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Unissued Deadstock Vintage U.S. Army M-1951 (M51) Field Shell Trousers
An exceptional, museum-quality piece of American military history from the Korean War era. Produced by the Continental Hat & Cap Co. and contract-dated June 4, 1953, these heavy cotton sateen shell pants are in flawless New Old Stock (NOS) / Unissued condition.
This pair features the rare and highly desirable Long X-Large sizing, maintaining its original rich OG-107 color and stiff, unwashed fabric texture. The interior stamp specifically details its role as the outer garment for the \"Cold-Wet Uniform\" or intermediate layer for the \"Cold-Dry Uniform.\"
Officer Provenance:
The interior waistband features the clear, authentic period laundry stamp \"M 9736\", indicating they were issued to an officer named Martin during initial supply intake. The stamp is crisp and has never bled from washing.
Features:
Genuine Talon brass zipper fly with top button closure (completely smooth/scratch-free).
Fully legible interior instruction and sizing stamps.
Six-pocket design: snap-flap rear and massive side cargo pockets with internal leg-tie straps.
Adjustable side waist tabs to taper the waist from 43\" down to 39\".
Leg opening drawstrings fully intact.
Interior button tabs ready to accept an insulating winter liner.
Condition:
Mint, unissued vintage condition. The fabric retains its original \"sateen crunch\" stiffness and deep storage creases, proving it has never been laundered. The white pocket bags and lining remain pristine snow-white. No fading, holes, or wear.
Actual Flat Measurements:
Waist: 21.5\" (Fits 39\" to 43\" max)
Inseam: 32.5\"
Outseam: 47\"
