Arditi Posted March 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2009 Afternoon Gentlemen, I am excited to be a part of this fine board. I have read many of the topics with interest. I have been, primarily, an Axis collector for many years, but I am now venturing into US WWII items. I am hoping you guys can help me please. I recently picked up a m1941 Parsons jacket, but I am now not sure of it's originality due to the reference section I perused. Could I get some opinions on this jacket please? It does not have the adjustment strap at the sides and at the cuff. No epalettes(sp?) as well. The jacket also has a strong greenish tint rather than khaki. Here are a few pics. Any opinion appreciated. I am putting a Normandy mannequin together and want originality. Many thanks for your time. Kind Regards, Arditi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arditi Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share #2 Posted March 22, 2009 another please.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Gecko Posted March 22, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2009 Looks like the US Navy version of the M1941 jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cobrahistorian Posted March 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted March 22, 2009 Looks like a Navy M41. As a side note, the M41 is not referred to as the Parsons jacket. That's the M1938 with flapped pockets. If you're doing a Navy Beach Battalion mannequin, it'd be correct, but not for a D-Day infantryman. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arditi Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted March 22, 2009 Many thanks for the help gentlemen! I look forward to learning more! Kind Regards, Arditi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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