Vintage M65 Field Jacket Type-2nd
This time it's the US Army M65 Field Jacket.
I wrote a brief explanation of the M65 jacket last time, so I will skip that here.
Click here for the previous M65-1st
By the way, the last M65 jacket I dug up was the early model called 1st.
This time we will look at the M65, also known as the Type 2nd.
The biggest and most obvious difference between the 2nd type and the 1st type is that it has epaulettes.
It seems that the 2nd series is most commonly seen with aluminum zippers and greyish-colored fabric linings.
So, were there any invisible differences from the 1st?
I would like to continue watching as usual, keeping that perspective in mind.
M65 Field Jacket 2nd
M65 Field Jacket 2nd Epaulet
As mentioned above, epaulettes will be attached.
The purpose of epaulettes is often to attach equipment. 
M65 Field Jacket 2nd ZIP end bar
This is the part that was also mentioned in the previous 1st article, but it is the bottom edge of the stitching when attaching the zipper.
In the 1st step, the stitching is curved on one side towards the bar, but in the 2nd step, the stitching is parallel to the edge and finished by adjusting the angle of the bar.
↓This is the 1st image. 
It's just an individual difference.
I think there may be opinions like that, but here is what I think
Maybe they changed from a single-line sewing machine to a double-line sewing machine.
That's what it means.
Well, if you ask me, so what?, that's the end of it.
It's interesting to feel the changes in the times in that way.
If the 3rd type were the same as the 1st, it would be a complete misconception and would be embarrassing, but what is the reality?
The way the top end of the zipper was finished was the same as the first one.
Click here for the previous M65-1st
M65 Field Jacket 2nd Cuff
I wrote passionately about these cuffs last time.
Click here for the previous M65-1st
First of all, I'm sorry I don't have any images from the same angle.
When I took the photo, I didn't know what the key points would be, so I did it.
And here's the back of the image above: 
Huh? It's not a rolled stitch!
If you thought so, you're awesome.
That's right, I wrote last time that the 1st stitch is a cut edge and the 2nd stitch is a rolled stitch. I lied a little bit.
But it's not entirely a lie.
Because the other 2nd type I have on hand is the wrap stitch. 
(It's hard to tell because there are some punctured parts, but it's a rolled stitch.)
It is true that there are individual differences, but my opinion is the same as what I wrote last time.
As a result of striving for efficiency, the sewing became complicated, but I think that the 3rd edition changed to a better overall specification.
This part of the dismantled specimen was not rolled, but there are many areas where rolled stitching is used due to the lining being sewn together. 
This is a specification not seen in the 1st edition, so I conveniently imagine that maybe it was actually meant to be a rolled stitch, but they realized that this was impossible and decided to just cut it off.
Just to be on the safe side,
Please keep in mind that this is merely a fantasy.
M65 Field Jacket 2nd string exit
The specifications for the lace outlet have changed from eyelets to buckles.
M65 Field Jacket 2nd Hidden hood and inner lining
Again, just like the first one...
Of course it is, because we are looking at the same model.
Copy and paste below ( the previous M65-1st is here )
If you look at the seam between the hood and collar, you'll see that stretch fabric is used there. It's a fabric that's not used anywhere else.
In other words, we had to prepare the fabric specifically for this seam.
That just shows how much this area needed to grow.
Was it necessary for the hood to have some sort of mechanism for holding down the head?
If anyone knows anything please let me know.
It contains fabric as a core that is not glued.
This in itself is not unusual in vintage items, but I noticed that the lead did not reach all the way to the edge.
The shoulders are rolled so perhaps they simply didn't reach the full length. Or perhaps they intentionally cut back to create a padding to reduce the thickness even a little.
M65 Field Jacket 2nd Collar ZIP
I'm at a loss.
Since it seems like it will end up being almost the same as the 1st, I'll compare the 1st and 2nd.
M65 Field Jacket 1st & 2nd comparison
First, 1st 
Next is the 2nd 
Then try stacking them. 
Here's the most important thing to remember: listen carefully.
This is not a comparison of patterns obtained from that time, but rather a comparison of patterns created based on the actual item.
In other words, please keep in mind that this is only a reference. I have been saying this over and over again, but it is important, so I hope you will understand.
With that in mind, what do you think?
For me, it didn't feel like there were any major modifications or changes to the shape.
If you have any opinions, please let me know.
So, since it wouldn't be any fun to write the same thing as last time, I'll end it by posting some images.
It was fun again this time!!
US Army 『M65 Field Jacket Type-2nd』
That's all.
