Original U.S. WWII Airborne Laundry Number-Marked M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket without Reinforcements with Replaced Zipper & Heavy Period Depot Repairs Cannons & Mortars and no evidence of refinishing

and no evidence of refinishing

There also looks to be a repaired crack near the end of the lower receiver tang on the left side

there is some minor fraying on the bottom skirt and cuffs

The brown lacquered visor shows little sign of wear

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Original U.S. WWII Airborne Laundry Number-Marked M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket without Reinforcements with Replaced Zipper & Heavy Period Depot Repairs Cannons & Mortars and no evidence of refinishingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a heavily service worn and repaired original U. S. WWII M1942 Paratrooper Jump Jacket in Olive Drab No. 3, retaining its characteristic four pocket airborne configuration, upper lapel knife pocket, and laundry number identification beneath the collar. The jacket is an unreinforced example and shows extensive period use, including two large stitched repairs, alterations to the lower pockets, a replacement