The Real McCoy’s Jacket, Combat, Winter Real Mccoy Mfg.Co (Fw22) 040 Khaki Clearance

The Tankers Jacket Was Initially Designated In February Of &Rsquo;41 By The United States Army Quartermaster As The Jacket, Winter, Combat, P.Q.D. Spec. No. 26; Before Later Being Reissued In An Updated Spec (26A) In 1942, Which Saw The Refinement Of The Pocket Design From A Large Patch To A Cotton-Lined Slash On The Body And Improvements To The Wind-Flap Design.&Nbsp;

Constructed Of A Simple Chino Cloth Exterior, Avoiding Unnecessary Ornament That Could Catch Or Snag In Confined Spaces And Benefitting From An &Lsquo;Action Back&Rsquo;, Utilizing Side Pleats For Exceptional Moveability, The Jacket Was Intended As Part Of A Foul-Weather Suit Comprising A Matching Helmet And Bib-Front Trousers. It Was Particularly Effective In The Armoured Division, Giving It The &Rsquo;Tank&Rsquo; Moniker But Was Utilized By All Troops, And Senior Generals Such As Eisenhower, Patton And Bradley Were Photographed Wearing It.&Nbsp;

It Would Be Requisitioned By The Usaaf For Pilots Of Fighter Aircraft That Were Too Cramped For The Bulky Clothing In Use At The Time, With It Providing A Better Combination Of Comfort, Warmth And Pliancy Than The Leather A-2 For Many Fighter Pilots.&Nbsp;

The Jacket, Winter, Combat Provided The Basis For Many Civilian Jackets Designed Through The 50S And 60S. Its Thick Wool Melton-Lined Interior And Wool-Ribbed Cuffs And Hem Provide Effective Insulation Without Introducing Excessive Bulk Or Weight.&Nbsp;

This 2022 Edition Of The Jacket, Winter, Combat From Real Mccoy Mfg.Co Employs A New Pattern Accurately Reflecting The Relaxed Body Proportions Of Those Worn In The 1940S. The Use Of Felled Seams And Bespoke Bell-Shaped Zipper Make This Jacket Unparalleled In The Market Today.&Nbsp;

• Cotton Twill Outer Shell
• Wool Melton Lining
• Wool Ribbing
• 40S Bell-Shaped Front Zipper, Nickle Finish, Cotton Tape
• Cotton Sewing Thread Construction
• Made In Japan