The fabric on the jackets is known as cotton sateen it’s a thick weave type of fabric which is known to be quite water resistant and quite shiny which can wear out from age. They did kept the fabric until it was changed with a cotton blend on the second pattern of the m65 jacket. Oh and interesting fact about the buttons on the m43 they are are not plastic they are urea buttons which is a formaldehyde resin( basically semi synthetic mean half natural and half synthetic) which is more durable and heat resistant than plastic and was was used for a long time in the army because of that. If you want I can show you a website that has this information.
The M43 and liner were issued mainly to troops in the MTO. As the war progressed, the liners were not issued often, so infantry was encouraged to wear a sweeter and wool shirt (layering). In wet conditions, you wear the raincoat over it since the sateen has only light water resistance. The M43 is an amazing jacket. I have six originals and three liners. The M41 is an awful design. My dad wore one on D-Day as a BAR gunner in the 29th. The OS: was too light for the vegetable in Norther Europe, so some infantrymen flipped the jacket inside out. The quartermaster from the 29th ID described the M41 as “practically useless.”
One of the first vintage military jackets I bought was an M-43, the first was the M-42 jump jacket. Even though I don't have the M-43 anymore, it's still one of my favorite field jackets. At The Front's M-43 repro is quite nice and they make the liner too.
Thanks for the video Derek, there's little info on YT on the liner, specifically, so it was good hearing your insight and seeing it on the video. Oddly, the M43 has a much more slim and "squared-away" look to it versus its sucessors, the M51 and M65.
Your jacket is an early M-1943 jacket in the 370C specification, produced between October 1943 and February 1944. Currently, I have in my collection 7 original M-43 jackets of various specifications and one M-43 liner, an M-50 jacket (out of forty-some American jackets and parkas that I have in my collection).
@@derekdoeschannel I started collecting in 2010. In addition to the jackets mentioned earlier, I also have 6 M-51 jackets, 9 M-65 jackets, 9 parkas (from M-47 to M-65) and 9 HBT, Utility, Tropical and BDU shirts. Additionally, two Norwegian jackets whose cut is taken directly from M-43 and M-51. I also have 31 British smocks and parkas from 1960 Pattern to S2000. I also collect US Army equipment from the 1940s to 1960s.
Got one. Original in my size 44 which I found hard to find. Mine was definitely field worn as there’s wear where the belt would go and some blood stains in the pocket. It’s awesome. I prefer these to the m51 and m65. Never did like the collar on the m65 myself. I think it’s early because some later ones, as far as I know, had a stamp with instructions inside near the collar.
@Derek Does-hello Derek, bumped into your content mistakenly and I love vintage stuff that are meaningful, I collect old watches, military watches and dive watches, this is right up my alley. Only issue is that I am like 6'3, 245lbs and extra large is my size. Can I and where can I find these vintage military jackets. Thanks, I appreciate the content.
Thanks for checking out my channel. Your best bet would be to buy a reproduction one. They make them in your size and bigger! Do a search on repros as many places make them. Then chose the one you can afford.
The fabric on the jackets is known as cotton sateen it’s a thick weave type of fabric which is known to be quite water resistant and quite shiny which can wear out from age. They did kept the fabric until it was changed with a cotton blend on the second pattern of the m65 jacket. Oh and interesting fact about the buttons on the m43 they are are not plastic they are urea buttons which is a formaldehyde resin( basically semi synthetic mean half natural and half synthetic) which is more durable and heat resistant than plastic and was was used for a long time in the army because of that. If you want I can show you a website that has this information.
Great insight!
Before i was only into high quality denim now im into military wear and leather. one of the best workwear mens style channels on youtube.
Thank you so much!
The M43 and liner were issued mainly to troops in the MTO. As the war progressed, the liners were not issued often, so infantry was encouraged to wear a sweeter and wool shirt (layering). In wet conditions, you wear the raincoat over it since the sateen has only light water resistance.
The M43 is an amazing jacket. I have six originals and three liners.
The M41 is an awful design. My dad wore one on D-Day as a BAR gunner in the 29th. The OS: was too light for the vegetable in Norther Europe, so some infantrymen flipped the jacket inside out. The quartermaster from the 29th ID described the M41 as “practically useless.”
Great info!
Loving the jacket series, especially the period mil jackets👍
Thank you!
One of the first vintage military jackets I bought was an M-43, the first was the M-42 jump jacket. Even though I don't have the M-43 anymore, it's still one of my favorite field jackets. At The Front's M-43 repro is quite nice and they make the liner too.
Thanks for the info on at the front. The M-42 isn't to shabby either!
Great video !!! Been looking for one like this for a while!!!
Thanks! Keep looking they do pop up from time to time.
Thanks for the video Derek, there's little info on YT on the liner, specifically, so it was good hearing your insight and seeing it on the video. Oddly, the M43 has a much more slim and "squared-away" look to it versus its sucessors, the M51 and M65.
Thanks! I think they were still into uniforms with fashion in mind more than just function.
Wow, what a find. Probably the finest 43 in existence.
Thanks! I’m not sure about that, but it is pretty minty for sure.
Actually I bought an unissued M43 with cutter tags for $38 and another for $100.
Both original.
Your jacket is an early M-1943 jacket in the 370C specification, produced between October 1943 and February 1944. Currently, I have in my collection 7 original M-43 jackets of various specifications and one M-43 liner, an M-50 jacket (out of forty-some American jackets and parkas that I have in my collection).
Wow thank you for that info! I wish I had room for that many jackets! What a collection you have.
@@derekdoeschannel I started collecting in 2010. In addition to the jackets mentioned earlier, I also have 6 M-51 jackets, 9 M-65 jackets, 9 parkas (from M-47 to M-65) and 9 HBT, Utility, Tropical and BDU shirts. Additionally, two Norwegian jackets whose cut is taken directly from M-43 and M-51. I also have 31 British smocks and parkas from 1960 Pattern to S2000. I also collect US Army equipment from the 1940s to 1960s.
@@ukasz-zm9qc wow! quite an impressive collection!
Got one. Original in my size 44 which I found hard to find. Mine was definitely field worn as there’s wear where the belt would go and some blood stains in the pocket. It’s awesome. I prefer these to the m51 and m65. Never did like the collar on the m65 myself. I think it’s early because some later ones, as far as I know, had a stamp with instructions inside near the collar.
Sounds like you got a winner and rare one for sure!
@Derek Does-hello Derek, bumped into your content mistakenly and I love vintage stuff that are meaningful, I collect old watches, military watches and dive watches, this is right up my alley. Only issue is that I am like 6'3, 245lbs and extra large is my size. Can I and where can I find these vintage military jackets. Thanks, I appreciate the content.
Thanks for checking out my channel. Your best bet would be to buy a reproduction one. They make them in your size and bigger! Do a search on repros as many places make them. Then chose the one you can afford.
@@derekdoeschannel Thanks Derek, just one more question-where are the repros done, do you know of any made in the states?
@@Joe-xo3xy I don't actually. Alpha Industries might make one? Japanese repros probably make the best ones.
@@derekdoeschannel Ah! Yes! I forgot these are very popular with Japanese urban fashion, Thanks, definitely helped me out. I will be on the hunt!
Two big brands are The Real Mccoys and Buzz Rickson, (very pricey) a much more value chinese repro brand is Bronson MFG.
Looks grade 1 never issued?
Issued but just very little use
Replica?
All original.
Where do you buy original military coats?@@derekdoeschannel
@@PsiKKKopata_Ariano Hi, I bought this one from the son of the original owner veteran.
Look better with weathering çharacter but collectors want pristine
I agree
No zipper WTF
Nope they never came with zippers