Grade 2 USGI M65 Field Jacket
This is a Grade 2 listing, all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition.
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The M-65 Jacket & Its History
The M-65 Field Jacket is an iconic piece of American military and casual wear. Adopted in 1965 to replace the M-51 field jacket, the M-65 served for decades. US troops in Vietnam found it useful due to its wind and rain resistance. Its many spacious pockets also made it an attractive option. When M81 Woodland was adopted, many M-65 jackets were produced in that camouflage pattern.
One of the easiest ways to tell an M-51 from an M-65 is the presence of a hood. The older M-51s don't have one! Another telltale sign is the style of buttons, though it does overlap between M-51s and early production M-65s.Â
In civilian life the M-65 field jacket become a popular culture icon, in large part due to its association with anti-war protests. Movies and popular media also played a huge role in popularizing the M-65 as civilian wear. Films such as Taxi Driver helped introduce American civilians to military surplus as fashion.
Purchasing An M-65 From AP
M-65 Jackets of original US Army providence are becoming a bit harder to find, especially in the OG-107 colorway. Since the adoption of OG-107 as the standard issue uniform color it has become very popular with the average American, uniform collectors, second-hand fashion enthusiasts and others.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine vintage US Army surplus
- OG-107 colorway
- Dated from the 1960s and 1980s
- Four front pockets
- Zip-up and button-up front
- Button/velcro-adjustable cuffs
- Compatible with button-in liner
- Fold-out cuffs for wind protection
- Stowable hood in zip-up neck pocket
Original: $59.99
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Grade 2 USGI M65 Field Jacket
This is a Grade 2 listing, all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition.
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The M-65 Jacket & Its History
The M-65 Field Jacket is an iconic piece of American military and casual wear. Adopted in 1965 to replace the M-51 field jacket, the M-65 served for decades. US troops in Vietnam found it useful due to its wind and rain resistance. Its many spacious pockets also made it an attractive option. When M81 Woodland was adopted, many M-65 jackets were produced in that camouflage pattern.
One of the easiest ways to tell an M-51 from an M-65 is the presence of a hood. The older M-51s don't have one! Another telltale sign is the style of buttons, though it does overlap between M-51s and early production M-65s.Â
In civilian life the M-65 field jacket become a popular culture icon, in large part due to its association with anti-war protests. Movies and popular media also played a huge role in popularizing the M-65 as civilian wear. Films such as Taxi Driver helped introduce American civilians to military surplus as fashion.
Purchasing An M-65 From AP
M-65 Jackets of original US Army providence are becoming a bit harder to find, especially in the OG-107 colorway. Since the adoption of OG-107 as the standard issue uniform color it has become very popular with the average American, uniform collectors, second-hand fashion enthusiasts and others.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine vintage US Army surplus
- OG-107 colorway
- Dated from the 1960s and 1980s
- Four front pockets
- Zip-up and button-up front
- Button/velcro-adjustable cuffs
- Compatible with button-in liner
- Fold-out cuffs for wind protection
- Stowable hood in zip-up neck pocket
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This is a Grade 2 listing, all products listed here will have defects including but not limited to missing buttons and features, tears or holes. We do not accept returns on Grade 2 items for condition.
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The M-65 Jacket & Its History
The M-65 Field Jacket is an iconic piece of American military and casual wear. Adopted in 1965 to replace the M-51 field jacket, the M-65 served for decades. US troops in Vietnam found it useful due to its wind and rain resistance. Its many spacious pockets also made it an attractive option. When M81 Woodland was adopted, many M-65 jackets were produced in that camouflage pattern.
One of the easiest ways to tell an M-51 from an M-65 is the presence of a hood. The older M-51s don't have one! Another telltale sign is the style of buttons, though it does overlap between M-51s and early production M-65s.Â
In civilian life the M-65 field jacket become a popular culture icon, in large part due to its association with anti-war protests. Movies and popular media also played a huge role in popularizing the M-65 as civilian wear. Films such as Taxi Driver helped introduce American civilians to military surplus as fashion.
Purchasing An M-65 From AP
M-65 Jackets of original US Army providence are becoming a bit harder to find, especially in the OG-107 colorway. Since the adoption of OG-107 as the standard issue uniform color it has become very popular with the average American, uniform collectors, second-hand fashion enthusiasts and others.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine vintage US Army surplus
- OG-107 colorway
- Dated from the 1960s and 1980s
- Four front pockets
- Zip-up and button-up front
- Button/velcro-adjustable cuffs
- Compatible with button-in liner
- Fold-out cuffs for wind protection
- Stowable hood in zip-up neck pocket
