WW2 U.S. M43 jacket No.5

This are the WWII U.S. M43 field combat jackets.
These were introduced in 1944 and the 101st airborne division was the first one who used them during operation Market Garden.
Jackets are made from a green coloured cotton sateen.
They replaced all the previous combat jackets and were used long after WW2.
The versions displayed here are all guaranteed WW2.

Mentioned in “GI collector’s guide Volume 1” on page 38 and 39

Markings: size 34 tag in the neck / label in pocket (unreadable) see pictures
Condition: light used / a small tear in the waistband, but not very noticeable / big inner back label missing