The M42 color was Olive Drab #3. The coat consisted of four front patch pockets with two button snaps on each, along with a unique dual-zippered knife pocket located on the upper lapel which was designed to contain a switchblade pocketknife.
The M42 was mostly worn by Paratroops assigned to Airborne units. The M42 was eventually phased out in favor of the new M1943 Uniform which was a darker green, OD #7. Despite this, various individuals chose to keep their M42s in order to show their veteran status.
Measurements reflect garment dimensions. Please use this chart as a general guide as measurements are approximate.
In order to best determine fit, it may be helpful to compare our garment’s measurements to a similar garment you already own. Lay your garment on a flat surface and take all measurements from the outside of the garment.
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| Size | Shoulder | Chest | ||
| IN | CM | IN | CM | |
| S/36 | 18.5 | 47 | 41.3 | 105 |
| M/38 | 19.1 | 48.5 | 43.3 | 110 |
| L/40 | 19.7 | 50 | 45.3 | 115 |
| XL/42 | 20.3 | 51.5 | 47.2 | 120 |
| XXL/44 | 20.9 | 53 | 48.8 | 124 |
| Size | Sleeve | Length | ||
| IN | CM | IN | CM | |
| S/36 | 23.2 | 59 | 27.8 | 70.5 |
| M/38 | 24.0 | 61 | 28.3 | 72 |
| L/40 | 24.4 | 62 | 28.9 | 73.5 |
| XL/42 | 24.8 | 63 | 29.5 | 75 |
| XXL/44 | 25.2 | 64 | 30.1 | 76.5 |
| Size | Fit Height | Fit Weight | ||
| FT | CM | LB | KG | |
| S/36 | 5'5"-5'8" | 169-178 | 121-143 | 55-65 |
| M/38 | 5'5"-5'9" | 170-180 | 143-165 | 65-75 |
| L/40 | 5'7"-5'9" | 174-182 | 154-176 | 70-80 |
| XL/42 | 5'8"-6'1" | 178-185 | 172-194 | 78-88 |
| XXL/44 | 5'9"-6'1" | 180-187 | 187-209 | 85-95 |
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