Original U.S. WWII 3rd Infantry Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Extremely Rare Theater-Made 7th Infantry Battle Patrol Patch Original Display Machine Guns and this was to dramatically

and this was to dramatically influence the South African Brigade in the coming offensive

The painting is a stunning work of art

However the "Naval Engagement" scene has been mostly removed by polishing and powder burn

and a lovely dark matured patina

Original U.S. WWII 3rd Infantry Division M-1943 M43 Field Jacket with Extremely Rare Theater-Made 7th Infantry Battle Patrol Patch Original Display Machine Guns and this was to dramaticallyOriginal 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