Question about a wwii m 1943 field jacket

[ripndip]

i just got a m 1943 field jacket and found this sewn inside the right arm cuff was wondering y it was there and what exactly it was there for

[Adrian Stevenson]

It has been put there to help stop the cuff from fraying from wear.

Cheers, Ade.

[ripndip]

It has been put there to help stop the cuff from fraying from wear.

Cheers, Ade.

thanks is there a reason y its only on one side

[Poromies]

Most likely because that part would be rubbing against the skin the most. I have done a similar trick with my Mil-Tec M65 jacket because the cuff is really awful feeling on bare skin because it is made out of 65% polyester.

[ripndip]

Most likely because that part would be rubbing against the skin the most. I have done a similar trick with my Mil-Tec M65 jacket because the cuff is really awful feeling on bare skin because it is made out of 65% polyester.

thanks but i meant is there a reason that it is only on the right cuff and not the left one

[Adrian Stevenson]

I should have been clearer: this is a repair.

Cheers, Ade.

[ripndip]

I should have been clearer: this is a repair.

Cheers, Ade.

ooo haha i see i was thinking maybe it had to do with a roll a person had that just might have worn out that spot faster so they put thos in before that happend

[SteveR]

It is simple.
The guy was in the US Navy.
The mans rate was bater first class. When he was promoted for doing such an execellent job and a master at his trade he was promoted to Chief Master bater. There fore the cuff repair on the right sleeve. He was dedicated to his job.

[RH1941]

Steve you have to much time on your hand

[ripndip]

It is simple.
The guy was in the US Navy.
The mans rate was bater first class. When he was promoted for doing such an execellent job and a master at his trade he was promoted to Chief Master bater. There fore the cuff repair on the right sleeve. He was dedicated to his job.

haha