Jacket, Combat, Winter (First model tanker, with patch pockets) utility This bag is made from

This bag is made from in the early war pattern in both blue denim or khaki cotton heavy twill (bull denim)

Eventually this style of shirt replaced the earlier M37 OD flannel shirt

with solid acorns

Some historians call this the precursor to the more squared “Ft Knox” garrison Cap

Jacket, Combat, Winter (First model tanker, with patch pockets) utility This bag is made fromThe 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