Jacket, Combat, Winter (Second model tanker, with Hidden Pockets) utility Canvas always shrinks when new

Canvas always shrinks when new and soaked

American made 100% cotton white thread matched in gauge and mercerized finish

and skirt closure

Includes reversible style patch front and rear pockets

then they were replaced by the Cap

Jacket, Combat, Winter (Second model tanker, with Hidden Pockets) utility Canvas always shrinks when newThe Winter Combat Uniform consisted of the Winter Combat Jacket, Winter Combat Trousers, and the Winter Combat Helmet. The jacket eventually became known as the Tanker Jacket by the veterans and uniform collectors. It's intent was for use by any Army troops needing a heavy duty cold weather winter garment. Soldiers that were assigned to tank and reconnaissance units and armored infantry units in half tracks needed cold weather gear when fighting from