Jacket M43 E Model De Luxe

**reneblacky** · 12-01-2018, 04:35 AM

Recent one to add to my M43 family, late war still has it's shine

size 36 is a lie more a 40!!

**MAP** · 12-01-2018, 04:56 AM

That will fit me perfectly Rene.

So tempting to wear this!

**Anderson** · 12-01-2018, 04:59 AM

New packet of Peckish pellets too mate. Jackets not bad either

**RH1941** · 12-01-2018, 05:19 AM

Rene I love all the US items you get. You sure you weren't a US Soldier in a past life. Gary

**reneblacky** · 12-01-2018, 05:51 AM

by MAP

That will fit me perfectly Rene.

So tempting to wear this!

Tempted also but I do wear a M65 at work occasionally due to cold temps needed for broadcast gear.

**MAP** · 12-01-2018, 06:03 AM

by reneblacky

Tempted also but I do wear a M65 at work occasionally due to cold temps needed for broadcast gear.

I wear my m65 all the time (I think it an M65 or a later version. I bought it new in the early 80's from a friend who was in the reserves and got it for me

**reneblacky** · 12-01-2018, 06:10 AM

Mine are too, brassy zippers? few variations on these. Wore one with 2 liners once in Amsterdam leading into winter and nearly got chilled to the bone!! but me being Aussie, Cold bites!!!

**Kohima** · 12-01-2018, 02:47 PM

Hi Rene,
The Size 36 refers to the size of the wearer, rather than the garment, which was fuller cut to fit over several layers of shirts, jumpers and stuff.

Nice spangly one, nice and shiny!

Cheers mate,
Bob

**MAP** · 12-01-2018, 04:24 PM

by reneblacky

Mine are too, brassy zippers? few variations on these. Wore one with 2 liners once in Amsterdam leading into winter and nearly got chilled to the bone!! but me being Aussie, Cold bites!!!

Brass zippers and Velcro cuffs. Rip stop fabric. It was purchased from West Point

I've seriously beat the hell out of this jacket and it is still in fantastic condition. And I'm not exaggerating one bit.

I never bought the liner. I should look for one.

**reneblacky** · 12-02-2018, 06:14 AM

Right one Alpha Industries (controversial maker) was the one I froze my balls off with! and another I have, both last production before the woodlands arrived.