M-1965 NyCo Field Jacket

 

The M-1965 Cold Weather Field Jacket was a popular multi-purpose design for the US military for over 40 years. This jacket fastens with zipper and snaps, as well as two separate drawstrings, one for waist and one for the bottom. It also features high quality, strong surface material which is suitable for the autumn, winter and spring. 

Jacket

• 50% Cotton 50% Nylon Jacket
• Tough, lightweight and comfortable
• Ideal for all outdoor pursuits
• Zipped-in concealed hood
• 4 Snap-Up pockets
• One Interior pocket
• Interior buttons to add a lining in (lining not included)

This M65 military jacket is made of a water-resistant poly cotton twill and has a concealable hood and a heavy-duty brass zipper to give you added resilience against any environmental hazards, particularly from the rain, wind, and cold weather.

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History of the M-65

The M-65 field coat was first issued to the U.S. Armed Services in 1965 as a replacement for the M-51 field coat. The M-65 represented the culmination of field coat design, drawing on the technological developments of the M-43 and M-51 field coats used in WWII and Korea. The M-65 incorporated the bi-swing back and oversize design originally developed for the M-41 to provide more room for soldiers to carry everything from personal items to extra ammunition. It was widely utilized during the Vietnam War due to its impressive wind and rain resistance. The M-65 Field Jacket was retired from service in 2009 after 44 years of service and use across the globe.