Combat Jacket - Frogskin HBT USMC P-42

Description

The USMC P-42 jackets was so named (unofficially), due to the year the model appeared. This style had already been standard issue to the USMC before 1942, but only in plain Olive Drab HBT. This Frogskin camo version was designed to offer better camouflage in jungle and beach landing conditions.

The fabric is double-sided with predominantly green on the outer, and brown on the inner. This double sided attribute allowed garments to be made that were reversible.

Marines are traditionally involved in amphibious operations such as beach landings. When going into a beach landing the Marines would wear their Frogskin garments with brown side outer most, so as to be best concealed on the beige coloured sand. Once inland they would reverse their garments around to green since they would then be in terrain with mostly green foliage.

Made entirely in Japan (who are the gurus at producing these types are garments) our recreation is made from an outstanding Mil Spec quality HBT which we had custom-made for the purpose. Along with accurately recreating the pattern, all other authentic details have been observed, from stitch-style to fasteners.

Original wartime Frogskin camo garments can be found with many subtly different casts to the hue of the fabric colours, from a warm gold hue to the background of the green side, to a cooler olive hue. Generally, the early made garments (such as the P-42) were made from the warmer end of the spectrum and that is what we have used for this product.

This practical design garment is perfect for casual wear which can be layered for warmth or worn just over a T-shirt in the summer. Original wartime USMC Frogskin garments are very sought after in the WWII collectors market, as it is a design classic, and as such they can fetch very high prices - especially if they are in good condition. Our recreation offers the vintage clothing enthusiast to wear the style they like, without degrading an original.

Our P-42 looks, feels and wears just like an original, so you wont be afraid to wear and wash it - it’s as tough as the Old Breed from WWII.

Available in sizes 38 - 46