Bronson Men’s M-42 Airborne Paratrooper Field Jacket in Khaki Olive – US Army Style Military Outerwear

The M-42 Field Jacket Color Was Olive Drab #3. The Coat Consisted Of Four Front Patch Pockets With Two Button Snaps On Each, Along With A Unique Dual-Zippered Knife Pocket Located On The Upper Lapel Which Was Designed To Contain A Switchblade Pocketknife.

The M-42 Field Jacket Was Mostly Worn By Paratroops Assigned To Airborne Units. The M-42 Field Jacket Was Eventually Phased Out In Favor Of The New M-1943 Uniform Which Was A Darker Green(Od7). Despite This, Various Individuals Chose To Keep Their M-42 Field Jackets In Order To Show Their Veteran Status.