Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
Article about: Hi, Recently i picked up a nice M-43 jacket for only 5 dollars! Unfortunately, both cuffs are fraying at the edges splitting them down the edge, and the tag near the back collar has almost f
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
If it's in such rough condition, mending fraying cuffs or reattaching
a label will not do any real harm as to value, and would be perfect
for re-enacting, IMO. I have a similar jacket which had the same
problem with the cuffs.........
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
Please can you post some images of the M-43 Feldbluse that you are considering the repairs to .
Dependent on the damage they can be conserved and restored please dont tell me you are considering using it for reenacting
Regards Mark K
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
Hi Mark, I think he's referring to a U.S. field jacket, not a German feldbluse!
(I'd cry too.)
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
Yeah, U.S. Field Jacket, thought if i put it in western allies section it would make sense, sorry. Pictures posted above, let me know!
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
There should be a date tag inside the lower pocket , I also just picked up one of these . But I can't make out the date on my tag . Would a blue light help ? Mine was missing some buttons but they were in the pocket ! Also the M-43 was stenciled onto the inside . Your USMC is worth more than a standard Army . IMO I'd use cotton tread for the repairs .
Cheers Chris
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
I think repairs are ok as long as you as the owner is ok with it. When selling you should mention that repairs were made by you. Nice find for $5 !
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
Marine marked mdl 43s are rare.
Leave it like it is. If you just have to a few lite stitches to correct what bothers you about it. No more. Field worn jackets are real history.
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Re: Is it ok to mend tears or the tag on an M-43 jacket?
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There should be a date tag inside the lower pocket , I also just picked up one of these . But I can't make out the date on my tag . Would a blue light help ? Mine was missing some buttons but they were in the pocket ! Also the M-43 was stenciled onto the inside . Your USMC is worth more than a standard Army . IMO I'd use cotton tread for the repairs .
Cheers Chris
I just checked, seems the tag has faded to where its barley distinguishable from the surrounding pocket.
Also seems like some varied opinions here. I guess for reenacting, I should just find a regular US army version and fix that up? Shame, thought i had a cheap solution. Oh well, good for a starting collection i guess. I also suppose if it wont be worn there's no reason to fix anything for the time being. Thoughts? Thanks guys.
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