Original U.S. WWII 9th Infantry Division Technical Sergeant’s M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Period-Applied Insignia Antique Gun Parts The original leather forefinger loop

The original leather forefinger loop on the inside of the guard is missing

The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an F logo over 12 forthe FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

The Model 1840 and 1842 Muskets were made at the Springfield Arsenal and the Harpers Ferry Arsenal of John Brown fame

is really a nice example

nicknamed "Ukko-Pekka" after the former President Pehr Evind Svinhufvud

Original U.S. WWII 9th Infantry Division Technical Sergeant’s M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Period-Applied Insignia Antique Gun Parts The original leather forefinger loopOriginal 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