WW2, USA & British, American Manufactured, Mackinaw Coat, 1942.

The Mackinaw Coat, colloquially known as the Reefer or Jeep Jacket, was manufactured in both the USA and Britain. Soldiers from both nations wore the garment and they were produced in a waterproof poplin material and ranged in colour from khaki to olive drab. The front was double breasted with three pairs of double buttons, sleeves that had adjustable cuffs and large box pockets at the sides to each hip. Belting at the waist plus a large shawl collar, of which early versions were wool faced, help keep out the wind in inclement weather whilst the wool, blanket like lining, helped keep the wearer warm.

This example was manufactured in in the USA, dated 1942 and sized at a 40.

When laid flat the measurements are as follows:

Arm pit to arm pit: 20 – 24” depending on placement of garment.
Inner arm seam: 18”.
Length from collar to lower hem: 36”

Please study the pictures as they form part of the description.

Priced to reflect the larger size, all buttons and belt in place. This also considers wear to lower sleeves and pocket edging. Ideal for the modern reenactor and would display well on a mannequin.

Code: 153