Original U.S. WWII 13th Airborne Division M1943 Field Jacket Sales Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were

Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds were the basis for early 25 lb bombs which were modified into a streamlined shape

The lanyard ring and rear securing screw are also somewhat rusty

two or three at a time

but also closed

or the date it was made and then converted

Original U.S. WWII 13th Airborne Division M1943 Field Jacket Sales Rejected 3-inch artillery rounds wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Jacket, Field, M1943 was standardized field jacket issued to Army soldiers in WWII. It was longer than the M 1941 jacket, coming down to the upper thighs. It was made in a light olive drab OD7, later a darker OD9 cotton sateen. It also had a detachable hood, drawstring waist, two large breast pockets and two skirt pockets. The uniform was designed to be warm in winter by use of a separate jacket liner. The jacket