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Up for sale is an exceptional piece of military history: an authentic, 1972-dated U.S. Military M-65 cold weather field coat. This jacket is a 3rd Pattern variant featuring a brass main zipper and retains its original, fully legible inner contractor tag.The back features an incredibly unique, beautifully aged souvenir stencil reading "FORT KNOX KENTUCKY" wrapped around a historic military armor tank graphic. Fort Knox was the legendary home of the U.S. Army Armor Center, making this a spectacular piece for militaria collectors or vintage streetwear enthusiasts.
Tag Details:
Contract Number: DSA 100-72-C-0779 (1972 Contract Year)
Manufacturer: Rolane Sportswear Inc.
Size: Medium Regular
Fits Biometrics: Height 67" to 71" | Chest 37" to 41"
Features:
Classic military Olive Drab Green (OG-107 sateen cloth).
Heavy-duty brass front zipper with a snap-down wind/storm flap.
4 deep front utility cargo pockets.
Built-in stowable hood zippered inside the collar.
Shoulder epaulets and adjustable hook-and-loop wrist closures.
Wrists have hook and loop patches inside to allow for length adjustment.
Condition Note:
Beautifully broken-in with authentic vintage character. This piece is used and does have staining that I have not tried to treat. The fabric is structurally sound and strong. The stencil print on the back shows gorgeous, genuine age fading while remaining completely sharp and legible. The zipper track is a little difficult to get started, but once started the zipper does function.
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