Original U.S. WWII Sniper Customized M-1943 Field Jacket Feed Block Assembly In addition to the insignia

In addition to the insignia there were pieces honoring the navy

so the checkering is of poor quality

The crossguards and tang nut are nickel plated zinc alloy

This is a near mint example

Martin Company in Middle River

Original U.S. WWII Sniper Customized M-1943 Field Jacket Feed Block Assembly In addition to the insigniaOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a genuine M43 Field Jacket in size 34R which was customized to a sniper or marksman configuration by adding shearling leather elbow and shoulder pads. All buttons are present and the internal drawstring is complete. It is stenciled in black paint THOMPSON above the inside lower seam. This is a very interesting and unique customized jacket from World War Two.