Original U.S. WWII Winter Combat “Tanker” Jacket In Excellent Condition With Tactical Markings Manufacture Type_New Made Items likely German

likely German

and does not look to have had any major restoration work done

and the tang of the blade is signed (Mei) with the characters 長 光

With technology advancing with such speed in the 1870's it is no surprise that this system was quickly improved upon and production was cancelled

the long axe has more in common with a modern meat cleaver than a wood axe

Original U.S. WWII Winter Combat “Tanker” Jacket In Excellent Condition With Tactical Markings Manufacture Type_New Made Items likely GermanOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the Jacket, Combat, Winter more affectionately known as the tankers jacket. The Winter Combat Uniform consisted of the Winter Combat Jacket, Winter Combat Trousers, and the Winter Combat Helmet. The jacket eventually became known as the Tanker Jacket by the veterans and uniform collectors. Its intent was for use by any Army unit needing a heavy duty cold weather winter garment.