U.S. Army WWII
parachute jumper uniform
The
paratrooper uniform is very distinct.
It was designed with bellow pockets so
troops could carry extra items on their
person and were held closed by heavy
snaps so the items carried could not
be torn away when exiting the plane. Coat,
Parachute Jumper, M1942, Trousers,
Parachute Jumper, M1942, Boots,
Parachutist, Russet. Desert Surplus has
the whole uniform in at the store with
original patches.
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Parachute Jumper Coat Airborne style cap 48
star cloth
flag
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Coat,
Parachute Jumper, M1942 U.S.
Army parachute jumper coat
constructed of olive drab cotton
twill with metal clasp buttons.
Zippered front closure with a
prongless bar buckle at the waist.
Two breast pockets and two patch
pockets. L-shaped tear at elbow
of left sleeve.
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Boots,
Jumper, Parachute Issued to
parachute, and other special
troops only.
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If you are looking for other
uniforms, helmets, boots or other
uniform items Desert Surplus
has it, or can get it for you
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Insignia, Awards, Metals and
other small items are also available
at Desert Surplus in Tucson
AZ
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Desert
Surplus
Military
Surplus, Patches
and Uniforms
2002
South Craycroft
Tucson,
Arizona
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