Original U.S. WWII 17th Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket with Garrison Cap Vietnam with most of the original

with most of the original "Ribbed" texture

Nothing was done to the original SPH-4 design to reduce the risk of skull fractures due to blows from the side

It has a quilted style liner and and thick construction

in the 1930s it was Errol Flynn

The leather washers have shrunk somewhat due to age and dryness

Original U.S. WWII 17th Airborne M1942 Paratrooper Jacket with Garrison Cap Vietnam with most of the originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as Coat, Parachute Jumper this jacket was won by a member of the 17th Airborne during WWII. This example offered in good used condition is a size 38 and has all original snaps, belt and fully functional original zipper. This example is in the correct M42 color Olive Drab #3 (almost appears khaki). The coat consists of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each, along with a unique dual