Original American World War Two Era HBT Tunic, with Gas Flap, c.44" Chest World War One well presented Blue Patrol tunic

well presented Blue Patrol tunic

These are our freshly designed M1942 paratrooper jump suit trousers

literally falling apart with age

dated 20 October 1941

Original American World War Two Era HBT Tunic, with Gas Flap, c.44" Chest World War One well presented Blue Patrol tunicAn original period piece, contract dated 4 May 1945, pattern 15 July 1944. Has the 13 Star buttons and a post World War Two "U. S. Army" tag over the left breast pocket. Retains the gas flap, part of the "Special" designation in the design. Nice condition, little bit salty, perfect for an in the field look. Size marked 38R, but designed to worn over wools, so measured by hand as follows; Chest 23 inches externally, so approximate 44" chest size.