M1943 Officer's Coat (?)

[Orgetorix]

I picked this up on Ebay last week. Vintage Brooks Brothers coat, and I'm told it is an M1943 Army officers' coat. Can anyone confirm this and/or provide more info? When was this pattern in use? Am I right that Army Air Force officers would have worn this?

 

[EmergencyIan]

Well, it looks just like the M-1943 Officer's Coat in the U.S. Army European Theater of Operations Collectors Guide. The exception is that your example is lighter in color and that it's made by Brooks Brothers (which is pretty cool).

Nice find!

- Ian

 

[Dinerman]

Some other examples. Many were privately purchased, like yours, so there are subtle differences between many examples.





The design of these coats descended from the earlier shawl collared army mackinaw. Other than the collar style and the lack of belt, the cut and detailing is virtually identical.

 

[Orgetorix]

Does the M1943 mean it was made not earlier than '43? Was this model used through the end of the war? Later?

 

[1930artdeco]

The M1943 is usually when the contract was signed, so not earlier than.

Mike

 

[p51]

The M1943 is usually when the contract was signed, so not earlier than.

Well, not always. The Ike Jacket is referred to as an M1944, but was in actual use before that year (mostly Brit or tailor made)...