BRITAINS SOLDIERS 25216 - U.S. Tanker Walking with Ammo Cans, Winter WWII

Name: BRITAINS SOLDIERS 25216 - U.S. Tanker Walking with Ammo Cans, Winter WWII
Brand: Britains

Britains

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION!!!\n\nFOR COLLECTORS OF 14 YEARS +, THIS IS A DETAILED SCALE MODEL PRODUCED BY WILLIAM BRITAINS (FAMOUS FOR YEARS OF PRODUCING METAL \""TOY\"" SOLDIERS).\n\nBRAND NEW IN BOX25216 - U.S. Tanker Walking with Ammo Cans, Winter, 1944-45\nThis tanker wears the typical configuration of the U.S. Army Winter Combat Uniform. Introduced in 1942, this is a second pattern issued: Trousers, Combat, Winter were bib and brace overall style pants with a cotton outer, lined in wool. Their warmth and comfort made them the most popular design seen in WWII. Over that is his winter combat jacket, which eventually became known as a \u201CTanker Jacket.\u201D Soldiers that were assigned to tank, reconnaissance, and armored infantry units needed heavy-duty cold weather gear as armored vehicles had no heating. All of the services developed an affinity for this jacket due to its thermal protection and ease of wearing. His soft he;