Original U.S. WWII 9th Infantry Division Technical Sergeant’s M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Period-Applied Insignia War of 1812 Barrel Length: 5 3/4 inches

Barrel Length: 5 3/4 inches

entitled "They're Fighting Harder Than Ever

usually called the "Brodie" helmet after the original designer

Below this it is named to Reservist Weils

Original U.S. WWII 9th Infantry Division Technical Sergeant’s M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Period-Applied Insignia War of 1812 Barrel Length: 5 3/4 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Jacket, Field, M1943 was a standardized field jacket issued to Army soldiers in WWII. It was longer than the M 1941 jacket, coming down to the upper thighs. It was made in a light olive drab OD7, later a darker OD9 cotton sateen. It also had a detachable hood (not included), drawstring waist, two large breast pockets and two skirt pockets. The uniform was designed to be warm in winter by use of a separate jacket