Buzz Rickson’s Type M-1943 Jacket

The M-1943 field jacket is the successor to the M-1941, and was developed with the aim of integrating various field uniforms developed and adopted by the Army. It has a relatively loose form because it is based on a layer system (layered clothing) to accommodate all environments in preparation for temperature and mobility. The placket and pocket flap buttons are hidden buttons, so even if you wear equipment on top of this, it will not get caught. The material is durable and waterproof, and the back satin is lined with thick cotton satin, which is dyed in olive drab to enhance the camouflage effect. The four pockets on the front have enough capacity to store daily necessities, so you don’t need a rucksack. The collar is inherited from the M-41 and can be worn open or closed, and when the collar is raised and the chin strap is closed, it has an excellent function of preventing wind from entering. The basic design was highly complete, and was inherited by the M-51 and M-65 that were adopted thereafter.