Kreigs marine jacket

[RH1941]

So I picked this up its rough but very cool. I wish I knew the story behind it . The german patches have been on it gor a long time. Anybody ever see a USMC jacket with a liner like this. Gary

[RH1941]

Nobody ever seen one with a liner like this . Gary

[RH1941]

Ok so with yhe help of a good friend and his friends found out this is a very rare jacket . around 2,000 of these were used to try out body armor. I believe it is called a Doran jacket . or armored utility jacket .Gary

[RH1941]

A little more info

[AZPhil]

So just get rid of the German patches and you should have a great looking example.

But make sure that he didn't enlist in the Foreign Legion's Devil Guard after a tour in the Corps!!!

Great research on that blouse.
So I take it your do not have the plates inside?

Semper Fi
Phil

[RH1941]

No plates and the patches are coming off and maybe a very gentle cleaning .never heard of the devil brigade.Gary

[reneblacky]

Interesting, I would have thought for flotation bladders?

[RH1941]

That would have been a good guess. When I get home from work the patches are coming off.

[Aldo]

Great Stuff Gary. I learn something everyday on this forum

[RH1941]

Glad you liked it Aldo