TROUSERS, MEN'S, FIELD, M-65 J-24 Collars These bags were made and

These bags were made and filled by volunteers who would pass them on to soldiers being treated at Red Cross Hospitals

40s Bell-Shaped Talon Front Zipper

the word 'M-65' was removed from the garment label and was replaced with "PARKA

As it was used as work wear

TROUSERS, MEN'S, FIELD, M-65 J-24 Collars These bags were made andThe TROUSERS, MEN'S, FIELD, M 65 are made from a cotton sateen cloth, incorporating original field details such as straps housed inside the snap closure side pockets for securing gear, side waist adjusters, suspender loops, and a drawcord at the hem. Among surviving vintage examples of this M 65 trousers, contract number 1276 dated to year 1967 has been finished with lapped seams. This construction offered greater strength but required a higher level