{"product_id":"1950s-us-army-m51-field-jacket-original-liner","title":"1950s U.S. Army M-51 Field Jacket with Liner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn iconic piece of mid-century American military clothing, this authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950s U.S. Army M-51 Field Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features the classic olive green colorway, original military insignia, and a removable M-1951 liner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1951 during the Korean War, the M-51 represented an important evolution in American military outerwear, succeeding the M-43 and preceding the M-65. Designed to provide protection against cold and wet weather, it features a durable 9 oz wind-resistant cotton sateen shell, concealed zipper and button-front closure, four large flap pockets, adjustable button cuffs, and waist and hem drawstrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHAYS name tape, U.S. Army chest tape, and blue triangular shoulder insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside its removable M-1951 field jacket liner. The liner features a military specification label indicating a pattern date of July 9, 1953, a particularly interesting detail reflecting the evolution of U.S. military cold-weather clothing during the Korean War era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally faded olive green fabric, original military markings, and subtle signs of wear give the jacket an authentic vintage character while preserving the functional silhouette that influenced generations of American military outerwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn essential piece for collectors of Korean War militaria, vintage U.S. Army clothing, and original mid-century American field jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic 1950s U.S. Army M-51 Field Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKorean War-era military design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal M-1951 removable liner included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Green 107 cotton sateen shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 oz wind-resistant cotton fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcealed zipper and button-front closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour front flap pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable button cuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist and hem drawstrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder epaulettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal HAYS name tape and U.S. Army chest tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue triangular shoulder insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal military specification labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiner pattern dated July 9, 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with visible signs of wear, natural fading, discoloration, and scattered marks consistent with age and previous use. The jacket retains its military insignia, identification tapes, and removable liner. Some minor fabric wear and signs of use are visible throughout. 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