Jacket, Combat, Winter (Second model tanker, with Hidden Pockets) utility American made 100% cotton white

American made 100% cotton white thread matched in gauge and mercerized finish

Eventually this style of shirt replaced the earlier style 2-pc collar and placket M1937 style shirt

Canvas always shrinks when new and soaked

Collar and upper lapels are interlined for that full bodied look

and issued for US Army soldiers

Jacket, Combat, Winter (Second model tanker, with Hidden Pockets) utility American made 100% cotton whiteThe 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