M-65 Field Jacket

[Trenchfriend]

Is Helikon a civilian version of the M65?

I don't know.
It's an authentic M65, according to U.S. Army specification.

 

[vintagewool]

Thank you for this! I just checked out pics of the 1943 field jacket. Very nice!

The M-1943 women's jacket (picture below) has different top pockets than the men's version.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276354785200

http://www.usww2uniforms.com/370E.html

 

[Preppy Climber]

I don't know.
It's an authentic M65, according to U.S. Army specification.

Thank you!

 

[Preppy Climber]

The M-1943 women's jacket (picture below) has different top pockets than the men's version.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/276354785200

http://www.usww2uniforms.com/370E.html

They made a woman's version! Very cool!

 

[vintagewool]

M-1943/1951/65 Popularity: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276529123494

 

[Preppy Climber]

M-1943/1951/65 Popularity: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery:

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/276529123494

What a very nice looking jacket and great price! The pit to pit is about one inch smaller than the M-65 field jacket extra small and the length is about the same. I assumed the LRL jacket would be form fitting.

BTW, I initially thought the smallest size in M-65 jackets was extra small/short. I discovered the smallest made was extra small/extra short with the total length about 1 1/12 inches shorter than the short. I purchased a camouflage jacket in extra small/extra short, which is a better fit for me. I'll still keep and wear my olive green extra small/short. I love these M-65 field jackets!