I like vintage clothes and I love military wear as well as denim such as Levi’s and Lee. I think the M65 field jacket introduced here is the one that people who like vintage clothes and military wear are interested in or actually get hold of at least once.
The M65 field jacket is the royal road in the royal road of the field jacket of the military system, and the original is the military uniform of the US military supply, and the one that the US military regularly supplied to the member that comes out in second-hand clothes, the one that the regular contractor sold for the public, and the one released from various brands that made M65 a motif. The field jacket is a jacket that has many opportunities to be worn and seen by many people such as those who wear it.
I love M65 field jackets and have three of them in different sizes and different ages.
- 2nd model (1969 made by APPLEL CORP OF AMERICA) Aluminium zip, epaulettes etc Size Small-Short
- 3rd model (remake of New Air Vintage, made in 1970s *tag removed so not identifiable) Brass zip, Medium-Short
- 3rd model (made by ALPHA INDUSTRIES in 1982) Brass zip, epaulettes, etc. Size Small-Short (very tight)
The one introduced this time becomes the second generation M65 that is most frequently used and was supplied by the US Army in the late 1960s, is called the second model, and revised the problems of the initial model (such as the change from no epaulettes to having epaulettes). (Made in 1969)
The second model is famous for being worn by Robert De Niro in the film Taxi Driver.
It is a real military uniform, and functionality is high, and the stoic form which arranged futility is very masculine, and it is very convenient outerwear which can make an atmosphere even if it is only put on denim and a rough jacket.
The one I use will be the 2nd model, an older one with epaulettes and an aluminium zip.
The functional beauty of the motifs adopted by the US military for functionality, such as the dual front closure with zip and buttons, four large flap pockets, stand collar with retractable hood and epaulettes on the shoulders, are characteristic of the M65 and have produced countless followers.
Introduction.
M65 Field Jacket
The M65 field jacket is a field jacket that was regularly used by the US military from 1965 to 2008. The fabric is a thick cotton-polyester blend surface and lining with a thin liner.
This means that it is not associated with the lightness that you might imagine from cotton-nylon outerwear. It is a genuine military garment and can be said to have a convincing mass when considering its durability and functionality.
As for the characteristic form, it is khaki-coloured because of its military specifications, epaulettes on both shoulders, four pockets with flaps, a stand collar with the hood stowed away, the front opening and closing is a double structure of zip and button, etc., and it has excellent functions based on its use as a military uniform and was inspired by the motif of the The outerwear is enormous and its influence on various outerwear designs is immeasurable.
Various outerwear with the M65 motif are in circulation, including authentic second-hand clothing that was regularly issued to members of the US military, as well as those made for civilian use by contractors who are official suppliers to the US military, including various brands from top maisons.
The M65 field jacket has a hard image because it is a genuine military uniform, but in fact it is very easy to wear and is an outerwear with excellent compatibility with various trousers and innerwear, so you can enjoy a variety of outfits if you have one.
Field Jacket.
I often have the opportunity to wear field jackets, which are a little rougher and more enjoyable than tailored jackets, as outerwear to match my denim. In addition to the M65 field jacket in this article, I also use Brunello Cucinelli field jackets, the M43, which is the ancestor of the M65, and the M47, which was adopted by the French army and influenced by the M43.
[ Brunello cucinelli fieldjacket’s article ]
[ M43 hbt fieldjacket’s article ]
Field jackets are basically made of a single piece of cotton or cotton-polyester and are mainly worn in spring and autumn, as they are cold in mid-winter and hot in mid-summer. The above Brunello Cucinelli, M43 and M47 are used as outerwear from spring to autumn.
The M65 is a little thicker fabric and has a liner, so it is warmer than the M43 and M47, but it is still a single piece of cotton polyester with a liner, so you need to wear something warmer as an inner layer for mid-winter wear. Although I do not own one, there is also a thermal cotton liner made for the M65, which can be buttoned on and off.
I wear a thick sweater such as a fisherman’s jumper as an inner layer in midwinter, and not only M65s, but also military field jackets are made with ease of movement as a priority, so there is a reasonable amount of room in the sleeves and body width, so a thick inner layer can be worn without problems.
2nd.Model
The M65 field jacket introduced here is the second model made in 1969.The M65 is largely divided into four generations, starting with the initial model without epaulettes, followed by the 2nd model with epaulettes and an aluminium zip, the 3rd model with a brass zip and the 4th model with a plastic YKK zip. The 4th model has been changed to a YKK plastic zip. (There are minor changes.)
I chose the 2nd. model because I was looking for something in the right size, the size that fits me is the Small-Short and the Small-Short happened to be the 2nd. model in stock. As a result, I like the classic 2nd. form as well, but I didn’t start out looking for a 2nd. model. (I found out about the generation and the form after the purchase.)
The M65 field jacket has a tag on the inner neck, and by checking the contents of the tag, you can find out the age the US military issued the jacket, the size, etc. The DSA-100-69-C-0761 on the image of the tag below is the contractor information (delivery information) and the 69 in 100-69 indicates the year of manufacture.
The M65 Field Jacket Second Model differs from other models in that it features:
- Aluminium zippers
- Epaulettes
- Gusseted cuffs
- Chin strap made from the same fabric as the collar
These are its distinguishing characteristics.
1.Product label
The tag displays the chest width size, applicable height size, management number, contractor number, and contractor name. The “69” in DSA-100-69 denotes the year of manufacture.
2.Product label on the right side
The tag on the right side contains care instructions.
3.Epaulettes
These are shoulder epaulettes. They have been fitted since the 1966 second model.
4.Aluminium zip fastener
The front opening and closing, along with the hood storage section at the collar, feature aluminium zip fastenings.
5.neck strap
The chin strap securing the stand collar is made from the same material. This is also a feature of the second model.
6.Cuff adjustment
It features an adjustable gusset at the sleeve opening. This is also a characteristic of the second model.