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CottonNylon Zipper closure Genuine Military Issue M-65 Field Jacket Proudly Made in the USA by Golden Manufacturing Nyco Shell 50% Cotton / 50% Nylon Twill Easy to Use Liner Buttons Concealed Hood Velcro Straps for Adjustable Sleeves B-Swing Back for Comfortable Arm Movement Zip Front with Snap-Closed Storm Flap Drawstrings at Waist Hem and Hood The M-65 Field Jacket was introduced by the US Military in the late 1960’s. This jacket was to replace the existing M-51 and M-43 field jackets from the Korean War era and World War II respectively. The M-65 field jacket was used throughout the Vietnam War and much after. It was only recently phased out with the introduction of the ECWCS layering system. The M-65 had a number of improvements over the existing field jackets. Among these improvements were the built in stow-away hood which zips into the collar extra pockets shoulder epaulets. The closure buttons were also replaced with a brass zipper to allow soldiers to open and close their jackets more quickly and easily. The detachable liner not included was included to allow dealing with fluctuating temperatures easily.