Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Hood Lewis Gun WWII made examples are scarce

WWII made examples are scarce and highly sought after by collectors

All metal of the gun is smooth and has a grey to light brown patina

The photos feature island scenes

the 31st Infantry became known as "the Polar Bear regiment"

Germany continued production of this machinegun and called it MG37(t)

Original U.S. WWII 82nd Airborne Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Hood Lewis Gun WWII made examples are scarceOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Jacket, Field, M1943 was standardized field jacket issued to Army soldiers in WWII. It was longer than the M 1941 jacket, coming down to the upper thighs. It was made in a light olive drab OD7, later a darker OD9 cotton sateen. It also had a detachable hood (included), drawstring waist, two large breast pockets and two skirt pockets. The uniform was designed to be warm in winter by use of a separate jacket liner.