Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket - Size 38 German Decals Circa 1900 Second Boer War

Circa 1900 Second Boer War rare field service tunic

Used with the Japanese Type 3 and Type 92 Machine Guns throughout WW2 as seen in countless WW2 Pacific theater movies

the Battalion was attached to the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment

Offered in good to very good sturdy useable condition at a fantastic price (reproductions cost more)

Scabbard Markings: 4874 / a

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force B-3 Sheepskin Bomber Jacket - Size 38 German Decals Circa 1900 Second Boer WarOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War Two the B 3 was a jacket designed specifically for the high altitude needs of bombers. This was a bulky sheepskin jacket with a heavy duty sheep fur lining meant to keep men warm 25,000 feet in the air. For extra protection, the wide sheepskin collar could be closed with two leather straps. Far bulkier than typical flight jackets, the B 3 does not have a knit waistband and trim fit that made the