US Army M1941 Artic (Winter) Jacket . UA1300

United States Army M1941 Artic (Winter) Jacket. 10th Armored Division shoulder sleeve insignia (patch) on sleeve. No contract tag left in this one. Talon marked zipper works fine. Worn condition with some staining and old repairs.

Additional Notes: The U.S. Army M1941 Arctic Jacket was a specialized cold-weather adaptation of the standard M1941 field jacket, designed for use in extreme climates like Alaska, Iceland, and the Aleutians. It retained the familiar look of the original M1941, with its olive drab cotton twill shell and slash pockets but was lengthened to cover the hips and constructed from heavier materials for better insulation. The lining was a thick 70/30 wool blend, similar to what was used in tanker and Mackinaw coats. Initially issued to elite units like the 1st Special Service Force during the Aleutian campaign, the Arctic M41 gained broader use in late 1944 due to a supply crisis. A shortage of the newer M1943 field jackets led to the mass distribution of remaining stocks of Arctic M41s, M41s, and Mackinaws to troops in Europe, making them a common sight during the Battle of the Bulge.

The 10th Armored Division, nicknamed the Tiger Division, was a formidable U.S. Army unit during WW2, known for its speed, resilience, and critical role in several major European campaigns.  It landed in France via Cherbourg on in September of 1944, and after a month of training, entered combat in November of 1944 near Mars-la-Tour in support of XX Corps. One of its most notable contributions came during the Battle of the Bulge. In December of 1944, Combat Command B (CCB) of the 10th was the first armored unit to reach Bastogne, helping to hold the town against overwhelming German forces until the 101st Airborne could fully dig in. The division’s actions there were pivotal in blunting the German offensive. Following Bastogne, the 10th pushed through Germany, capturing cities like Trier, Kaiserslautern, and Heilbronn, and eventually crossed the Danube River in late April 1945. By war’s end, they had reached Innsbruck, Austria, deep in the German Alps

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