WW2 US Winter/Arctic Issue Jacket

A rare example of the 'Jacket, Field , OD , Arctic' which is very similar to the M41 in appearance however is longer & has a buckle tightening system to wrist cuffs & sides.
These jackets were wind/water resistant & were intended for issue in extreme cold climate regions although replaced by the M43 jacket.
This is a good sized used example with all of its original brown buttons to the front fly , shoulder straps & collar . All buckle arrangements are intact. An approx 42inch chest.
A very hard item to find now.

Code: 14388