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Battle worn 101st M42, CC2 impregnated?


Rayy
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Hi all, 

 

A few weeks ago I acquired this original badged 101st airborne m1942 paratrooper jacket. Looking  at the wearing it is definitely battle worn. 

The jacking shows heavy discoloration compared to other m42’s I use to have. Also the feel is different, a little more stiffish and heavier. Makes me think this jacket is CC2 impregnated. 

There is not really a heavy smell, maybe because it was out in the open for a while? 
 

Is there a way to tell for sure it was impregnated? 
 

Thanks, Ray

 

 

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eaglerunner88

Nice coat but I don't think it was ever CC2ed. I believe you would feel some "stickiness" and there would most definitely still be a smell. And I know not every single 101st trooper who jumped into Normandy had his jacket reinforced but interesting that this one is not.   

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1 hour ago, eaglerunner88 said:

Nice coat but I don't think it was ever CC2ed. I believe you would feel some "stickiness" and there would most definitely still be a smell. And I know not every single 101st trooper who jumped into Normandy had his jacket reinforced but interesting that this one is not.   

Thanks for the answer, it gots a feel like dried up oil and it is more stiff than regular jackets I’ve seen.
Your right, I’ve seen several photos of 101st troopers without reinforced jackets during the Normandy invasion. 
Also non reinforced trousers or complete non reinforced suits. 

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