M-47 Field Jacket, French Army, Real Item, Early Model

This is an M47 field jacket that was used by the French army from 1947 to the 1960s.
After World War II, the French army began manufacturing this jacket based on the M1943 field jacket of the allied US army.
This particular piece is an early model manufactured in the 40s and 50s.
A characteristic of this jacket is its body fabric, a cotton twill with a moderate thickness.

The open collar can be worn upright.
It also has a chin strap.

The front is a hidden button closure.

There are four flap pockets on the entire body.
The flaps of the pockets have separate button closures.

The lining has a drawstring to adjust the waist.
You can accentuate the A-line silhouette by cinching in the waist.

The color is a green-brown hue.
Size label:
46
Actual measurements:
Back length:
Approx. 79.7 cm
Shoulder width:
Approx. 48 cm
Sleeve length:
Approx. 61.5 cm
Shoulder width:
Approx. 86 cm
Bust:
Approx. 50.5 cm

(Please allow for slight variations in measurements.)

The size category listed is based on the tag and label information, so please refer to the actual measurements.

Condition:
There is some fading and wear around the collar.
There is some loose stitching around the buttons.
Other than that, there is no noticeable damage, but this is a vintage item, so please understand this before purchasing.

The photos included in this listing are taken in natural daylight to be as close to the actual color as possible, but the color may appear slightly different from the actual product.
Please be aware of this.

Shipping will be done in simple packaging for environmental and cost-saving reasons.
Thank you for your understanding.

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