{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-scarce-british-made-2nd-model-eto-uniform-jacket-wd-broad-arrow-stamped","title":"Original U.S. WWII Scarce British-Made 2nd Model ETO Uniform Jacket - WD Broad Arrow Stamped","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a scarce original U.S. WWII \u003cb\u003eBritish-made 2nd Model ETO wool field jacket\u003c\/b\u003e, produced in England for American forces serving in the European Theater of Operations. Developed under U.S. Army ETO direction and strongly influenced by British battledress, this second-pattern jacket represents the later and more distinctly British-style version of the locally procured ETO field jacket. This example is void of insignia but retains all of its buttons and bears a British \u003cb\u003eWar Department broad arrow acceptance stamp\u003c\/b\u003e inside the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is void of insignia but retains all buttons and is stamped on the interior sleeve:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eW (BROAD ARROW STAMP) D\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lining is also marked\u003cb\u003e VO 8905\u003c\/b\u003e. This appears to be a later museum, institutional, or collection inventory number rather than an original wartime military marking, although its exact source is presently unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ETO field jacket originated from the European Theater’s dissatisfaction with existing American field clothing. Beginning in 1942, the ETO Quartermaster was authorized to develop and procure a short wool field jacket in Britain, drawing heavily upon the practical features of British battledress. General Eisenhower subsequently authorized the purchase of approximately \u003cb\u003e300,000 British-made wool jackets\u003c\/b\u003e for American use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revised jacket, \u003cb\u003eSpecification U\/1379\u003c\/b\u003e, was approved in \u003cb\u003eSeptember 1943\u003c\/b\u003e and is commonly identified by collectors as the \u003cb\u003e2nd Model ETO Jacket\u003c\/b\u003e. This version more closely resembled British battledress, with upper front patch pockets replacing the earlier slash pockets, shirt-style adjustable cuffs, and side waist adjustment tabs in place of the front belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly noteworthy for the combination of its \u003cb\u003eBritish manufacture, 2nd Model ETO configuration, complete button set, British W \/ broad arrow \/ D acceptance marking, and later VO 8905 inventory number\u003c\/b\u003e. It represents the locally developed European Theater wool jacket that directly influenced the standardized short wool field jackets subsequently adopted by the U.S. Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eCollar to shoulder: 10\"\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eShoulder to sleeve: 23.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 18.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eChest width: 19\"\u003cbr data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eWaist: 20\"\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eHip: 19\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eFront length: 25.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45890032369733,"sku":"ONJR25DENV212","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/F9FF53BC-5446-4019-A192-2B75EE0FFA2B.jpg?v=1790630353","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-scarce-british-made-2nd-model-eto-uniform-jacket-wd-broad-arrow-stamped","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}