Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket Martini-Henry Bayonets The third and fourth versions

The third and fourth versions replaced the horn grip with Bakelite

After receiving new orders on 10 October

and looks to be made from dark brown oilcloth

Both barrels are removable

but this holster was made before the order was implemented

Original U.S. WWII 101st Airborne Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket Martini-Henry Bayonets The third and fourth versionsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Jacket, Field, M1943 was a standardized field jacket issued to Army soldiers in WWII. It was longer than the M 1941 jacket, coming down to the upper thighs. It was made in a light olive drab OD7, later a darker OD9 cotton sateen. It also had a detachable hood (not included), drawstring waist, two large breast pockets and two skirt pockets. The uniform was designed to be warm in winter by use of a separate jacket