United States Army 1980s M81 Woodland Camouflage M65 Cold Weather Field Coat
USA1980M81WCM65CWFC
The United States Army M65 field coat was manufactured by Alpha Industries, this example dated 1986 and printed in M81 Woodland.
It features four popper button pockets, a "hunter's" zipper by Serval, Velcro adjustable cuffs, a hood secreted in the collar and shoulder epaulettes, cut windproof in a 50% cotton 50% nylon blend, and it can take a thermal liner. The M65 is the most copied jacket ever issued by anyone — every field coat since has been arguing with it.
Measured flat, it runs 49" along the chest and fits a regular large figure — the label reads LARGE and LONG — with sleeve lengths of 26.5" and a collar to hem of 32.5 inches.
Record
- Nation
- United States
- Type
- Coats
- Archive ref
- USA1980M81WCM65CWFC
- Era
- 1980s
- Material
- Cotton
At a glance
- Windproof 50% Cotton & 50% Nylon Blend Material
- 4 Popper Button Pockets
- Velcro Adjustable Cuffs
- Secreted Hood Collar
- Shoulder Epaulettes
- "Hunter's" Zipper by Serval
- Iconic M65 Design
- Durable & Hardwearing
- Can be Fitted with Thermal Liner
- Manufactured by Alpha Industries
- Iconic US M81 Woodland Camouflage Pattern
- Chest Size: 49" | Suggested Size: Large Regular - Label suggests a "LARGE"
- Sleeve Length: 26.5" / Long - Label reads "LONG"
- Collar to Hem: 32.5"
- Vintage Militaria / Dated 1986
- Genuine US Armed Forces / United States Army Surplus