Vintage 1967 Vietnam US Army M-65 Field Jacket Small Regular Aluminum Zip CIB For Sale

Vintage 1967 US Army M-65 Field Jacket - 2nd Pattern Silver Aluminum Conmar Zip**Era:** Vietnam War (1967 Contract)**Model:** M-1965 Field Coat (OG-107 Olive Drab Sateen)**Hardware:** Original Silver Aluminum CONMAR Front Zipper & Collar Zipper **Insignia:** Subdued Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) & 23rd Infantry Division Shoulder Patch**Name Tape:** "TEN EYCK" **Internal Provenance:** Features authentic ink-stamped military laundry code "Y246" matching the soldier's surname.---### ITEM DESCRIPTION & HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEUp for sale is an exceptional, highly researchable piece of Vietnam War military history. This authentic 2nd Pattern US Army M-65 Field Jacket features its original 1967 DSA contract label (DSA100-67-C-02...) and is equipped with the highly sought-after, period-correct Conmar silver aluminum zippers. Early silver/aluminum hardware variants like this are significantly more collectible than later brass or plastic updates.This jacket tells a profound deployment story. It features original, period-sewn subdued patches including the prestigious Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)—denoting personal active ground combat under hostile fire—and the 23rd Infantry Division shoulder insignia, which saw heavy action in South Vietnam's I Corps region starting in 1967. Most importantly, the jacket retains its original "TEN EYCK" name tape on the chest, which perfectly corresponds to the "Y246" quartermaster laundry stamp inside the lining (The letter 'Y' from Ten Eyck + the veteran's four-digit service extension). This dual-matching attribution makes the jacket uniquely identifiable for historical registry databases or military archive lookups. ### CONDITION REPORT* **Overall:** Authentic vintage, field-issued surplus condition with stunning character. * **Hardware:** The main Conmar aluminum front zipper is present and functional. All pocket snaps and buttons are intact. * **Fabric:** Minor tear at the right wrist area as shown in the photos. Shows beautiful, natural fade and authentic character from military field use.* **Tags:** The main instruction label is completely legible. The smaller collar size tag is missing/removed over time, so please refer strictly to the manual flat-lay measurements below for accurate fitting.---### MANUAL FLAT-LAY MEASUREMENTS* please double-check these dimensions against a jacket you already own to ensure a correct fit. Military M-65s are engineered to fit roomy to accommodate cold-weather liners.** **Pit-to-Pit (Chest Width):** 21 inches* **Length (Base of collar to bottom hem):** 29 inches* **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** 19 inches* **Sleeve Length (Shoulder seam to cuff end):** 24 inchesTotal size: Small Regular given these dimensions Any questions or offers feel free to reach out