Original U.S. WWII 9th Infantry Division Technical Sergeant’s M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Period-Applied Insignia Antique Gun Parts which was under construction

which was under construction

with only some small areas of darkening

insulated flight suits with a hood in the collar meant for wear in winter or at altitude

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

Standard P-1944 Turtle Helmet with fold-up

Original U.S. WWII 9th Infantry Division Technical Sergeant’s M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Period-Applied Insignia Antique Gun Parts which was under constructionOriginal 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