Extremely rare 2nd pattern Tanker jacket issued by the US military in the 1940s. This great jacket had been worn in to perfection with a great colour and look to it. It has a written stencil to the chest in Japanese ‘this belongs to an American soldier, if found please return it to headquarters’ , such a cool piece. The zip fastening is a nice Conmar zipper with leather pull tab. Undisputed best jackets, referenced in many a film!
Condition
In good vintage condition. This piece is near 75 years old.
We consider wear and repairs part of the garments story but “flaws” of note are -
We have patch repaired some areas with period correct cloth. Small nip to fabric around neckline. Some nips to original knits, cuff knits are mash Japan replacements. Some marks to shell as seen. Sadly no label remains.
Please study all photos provided and request any extra pictures if required.
Size
No size label, fits a modern medium - slim large.
Measures approximately 25” armpit to armpit, 20” across the shoulders, 24.5” back of neck to base, 21.5” pit to cuff, 25” shoulder to cuff and 22” across waistband. All measurements are in inches, if you are unsure about fit and if you require further measurements please just ask.