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Officers:

  Pre-War 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 Post-War
M1921 Sam Brown Belt 1921   Stop-Mandatory        
Green Elastique Service Coat     Cloth Waist Belt Added        
Ike Jacket           Start  
Black Worsted Tie 1940   Stop        
Khaki/OD Shade 3 Tie     Start        
Short Wool Overcoat 1926            
Long Poplin Overcoat (M1943)       Start      


Enlisted Men:

  Pre-War 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 Post-War
Ike Jacket       British Production   After V-E Day  
Black Worsted Tie 1940   Stop        
Khaki/OD Shade 3 Tie     Start        
4-Pocket Service Coat 1939       Stop Procurement Sept 44    
Garrison Cap 1939            
Straight Trousers 1939            

4-Pocket Patterns:
1st Pattern - Bi-swing back. Belt hooks for garrison belt.
2nd Pattern (Jun 42) - No side pleats. Lower pockets are double-stitched inseam.
3rd Pattern (Mar 43) - Extra panels in back to reduce shoulder tightness.

Garrison Cap Patterns:
1st Pattern - crevice above curtain juncture - hence it's slang name
2nd Pattern (late war) - no crevice

Field Gear:

  Pre-War 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 Post-War
M1917 Helmet/ M41   Stop          
M1 Helmet   Start          
M1941 Jeep Cap   Start          
M1943 Field Cap       Start      
Melton Wool Overcoat   Brass Buttons   Plastic Buttons      
Mackinaw 1938            
M1941 Field Jacket   Start          
M1943 Field Jacket       Start      
Raincoat   Start   Stop      
Poncho       Start      
Field Sweater (5-button)       Start      
Canvas Leggings (M1938) 1939            
M1928 Field Pack 1928            
Denim 1938            
HBTs   Start          
2-Buckle Boots         July    
Shoe Pac (M1944)         Start    

Shoe Pac Patterns:
1st - 16" uppers
2nd - 12" uppers w/ steel shank

HBT Patterns:
1st Pattern - Long jacket - bottom band. Pleated pockets. Trousers-inside hung pockets
2nd Pattern - Short jacket. Bag/cargo pockets.


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