L@@k! ID'd US Army M-1951 Field Jacket OG-107 1951-53 Large Long 42-44

Description

Original Korean War
U.S. Army Issue
6th Army Marked
1951-53 Vintage
M-1951
Field Jacket
Jacket, Field, Without Liner, M-1951
OG 107 Sateen
Marked Large Long (Size 42 to 44)  -  Sold As-Is
Don't Miss This One...!!
The iconic US Army field jacket for WWII and Korea was the M-1943, Jacket, Field. It had some built in flaws (the cuffs always frayed after a time), but in spite of that the M-1943 used extensively throughout the WWII in every theater and for many years after.
The successor to the M-1943, and nearly identical to it, was the M-1950 field jacket developed as the result of hard lessons learned during WWII and it was used during the beginning months of the Korean War along with the M-1943, but was quickly replaced
during the second year of the war
by the M-1951 due to the new hard lessons learned during the opening stages of the Korean War. The major differences between the M-1950 and the M-1951 were the button down front of the M-1950 (and M-1943) was replaced with a heavy duty brass metal zipper and the pocket button closures were replaced with metal snaps. The M-1951 had the same capability as the M-1950 to add a separate button in liner for added warmth in colder climates. Like the M-1950, the M-1951 utilized the M-1943 attachable hood and had the same issue with fraying on the ends of the cuffs that the M-1943 and M-1950 had.
The jacket is in very good+ condition - worn in the field and has a couple of small flaws. The lining is near excellent shape! There is no real evidence of wear on the cuffs.... this is a good thing in M-1951s that saw action. This M-1951 has the ink stamp labeling which has faded a bit in spots. The size label up by the hang loop is readable. One button is missing on the right cuff. The stamps lower down on the inside of the jacket are readable to some extent as seen in photo 6, although some are well faded. The inside waist drawstring is missing (see last photo).
The contract date is xxx and the manufacturer is the Westminster Manufacturing Company. It features a brass metal heavy duty USA marked main zipper. The snaps are black painted brass by Rau. The outer shell is 50% cotton and 50% nylon sateen. The lining is the same.
Note:
There are  insignia "ghosts" which reflect a rank of first sergeant or "diamond" sergeant (photo 9). I did not remove the rank insignia. I am guessing this veteran went to Korea and then back to the States to the Presidio where the 6th Army was headquartered. It has field repairs (photo 9)which likely would not have passed inspection back home...
.
(see last photo).
This
jacket
is being
sold strictly as-is
. There are 12 photos to explicitly show the condition that is described above. Please ask questions well before the end of the auction.
This jacket is not a reproduction, was made in the USA and is absolutely original to the period.
Stated Size:
Large Long  Height 71" and up  Chest 41" to 45"  (Size 42 to 44)
Measurements
Tailor's sleeve length:
39"
Arm pit to arm pit:
23-1/2"
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam:
21-3/4"
Collar seam to shoulder seam:
7-1/8"
Shoulder seam to end of sleeve cuff:
26"
Top of collar to bottom of coat at back:
34-1/2"
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