{"product_id":"1970-us-army-m65-olive-drab-vietnam-field-jacket","title":"1970s US Army M-65 Field Jacket (XL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn iconic piece of American military clothing, this authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970 U.S. Army M-65 Field Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original Vietnam War-era military garment, featuring the classic olive drab colorway and a beautifully aged military patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally introduced in 1965 as the successor to the M-51, the M-65 became one of the most recognizable field jackets issued to American troops during the Vietnam War. Designed for durability, protection, and versatility, it features a cotton-nylon sateen shell, concealed front zipper with snap-button storm flap, four large cargo pockets, adjustable waist drawcord, and a stand-up collar with a concealed hood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example dates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as indicated by its original military contract label (DSA-100-70-C-0617). Its faded olive green fabric, original metal zipper, and naturally worn appearance reflect decades of history. Scattered paint marks, subtle discoloration, and authentic signs of wear give the jacket a distinctive character that is increasingly sought after in vintage military clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA timeless piece of American military heritage, appreciated by collectors of Vietnam War militaria, vintage U.S. Army clothing, and classic military-inspired outerwear.\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 1970 U.S. Army M-65 Field Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War-era military issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1970 military contract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic olive drab green colorway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton-nylon sateen shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal metal zipper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcealed zipper and snap-button storm flap\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\u003eStand-up collar with concealed hood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable waist drawcord\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 military specification labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\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, fading, discoloration, and scattered paint marks throughout. The jacket displays a beautifully aged olive drab finish with a distinctive military patina. Some minor fabric wear and loose stitching are visible, consistent with its age and previous use. 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