Original U.S. WWII 17th Airborne Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket Grouping U.S. Machine Guns still packed in the original

still packed in the original transit can which is fully marked and Coded "ebr" which stands for:- "Westermann & Co

Some minor storage wear and oxidation from age on the fittings to be expected

but a canvas cover and leather loop with a brass hanger ring has been sewn over it to have it hang edge down

The group engaged primarily in bombardment of strategic targets such as industries

During the First World War

Original U.S. WWII 17th Airborne Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket Grouping U.S. Machine Guns still packed in the originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine M43 Field Jacket used by member of the 17th Airborne Division during World War Two. It is in excellent condition and approximately a size 42. All buttons are present and the internal drawstring is complete. It bears an original fine 17th Airborne Division embroidered shoulder patch insignia on the left shoulder as well as Staff Sergeant chevrons on both sleeves. There is a laundry number present