WW2 USMC P-44 JACKET

BRAND US Army.

DESCRIPTION
The coolest of all USMC jackets!
Amazing patina.
Good size.

The experience gained at the Tarawa campaign changed the design of the Marine combat uniform.
In March 1944, the P-44 set was officially released. The feature of this uniform is to carry the necessary combat equipment as much as possible, so there are more pockets for the P-44, and it also becomes structurally complicated. There were large pockets on each side of the front placket of the jacket, the left breast has a rectangular pocket with a pocket cover, and the words USMC printed on it. There is a button under the collar to facilitate the installation of a gas masks hood if necessary. Its cuff has a metal button and two buttonholes to tighten the cuff.

Compared to P-41, there is no doubt that the P-44 is excellent and advanced in design. However, due to the late release, P-44 was not widely used. It was not until 1945 that the battle of Iwo Jima was deployed in small Numbers, many marines wore their old P-41 uniforms until the end of World War II.

FABRIC HBT 100% cotton.

YEAR WW2 Era.

CONDITION Worn but still in strong condition, especially if you consider that this jacket has probably seen some action during the WW2.
The gas flap behind the front opening is still present.
Worn out on cuffs, neck and waist (please see pictures).
A few small holes.
Two buttons missing - right cuff and front.
USMC stencil still visible.
Killer patina and fade.

SIZE ON LABEL N/A. Please see actual measurements and estimated size.

ESTIMATED SIZE men L / women XL.

MEASUREMENTS
Chest (pit to pit) - 23.75 inches.
Length - 29 inches.
Shoulders - 18.5 inches.