Jacket, Combat, Winter (First model tanker, with patch pockets) utility Green shell

Green shell

before the United States entered WWII the Army first introduced it's "M38" OD Field Jacket with flaps covering the pocket openings and included no shoulder epaulettes

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Jacket, Combat, Winter (First model tanker, with patch pockets) utility Green shellThe Winter Combat Uniform consisted of the Winter Combat Jacket, Winter Combat Trousers, and the Winter Combat Helmet. The jacket eventually became known as the Tanker Jacket by the veterans and uniform collectors. It's intent was for use by any Army troops needing a heavy duty cold weather winter garment. Soldiers that were assigned to tank and reconnaissance units and armored infantry units in half tracks needed cold weather gear when fighting from