{"product_id":"1942-43年頃-アメリカ軍-usmc-フロッグスキン迷彩-3rd-model-パラマリーンジャケット-ほぼ未使用品-改造あり","title":"Circa 1942–43, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), Frogskin Camo, 3rd Model Paramarine Jacket, Virtually Unused, Modified","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eParamarines were\u003c\/strong\u003e a legendary airborne unit within the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II that existed for only a brief period. This item is \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"218\"\u003ean\u003c\/strong\u003e extremely \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"218\"\u003erare 3rd Model Jump Smock\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured specifically for Paramarine personnel. It is a rare example that still retains its elbow patches, which are often removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eThe Paramarines were a U.S. Marine Corps airborne unit established in 1940 and organized with the intention of conducting parachute operations behind enemy lines.However, opportunities for actual combat deployment were extremely limited, and the unit itself was disbanded in 1944. Due to their brief period of activity, much of the equipment issued to them is now among the rarest items in the Marine Corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eThis item features the iconic Marine Corps \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\"Frogskin\" (Duck Hunter) camouflage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eAdopted in 1942, it was the U.S. military\u0026rsquo;s first full-fledged camouflage pattern and a historic design developed with jungle warfare on the Pacific front in mind. It also had a profound influence on militaries around the world in the years that followed. This\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eitem is \u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"549\"\u003ethe 3rd Model\u003c\/strong\u003e, the final evolution of the Paramarine Smock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eIt is known as the model that reached its final form through the incorporation of combat experience, featuring large snap buttons, reinforced elbows, and an improved pocket structure.The original jump smock was manufactured with a long length extending to the thighs to secure equipment during jumps. However, the hem of this particular item has been cut off and modified so it can be used as a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eWhile examples of this type of cut-down by individuals after the war are known, regarding the 3rd Model, it is known that \u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"831\"\u003esome were modified either before or immediately after issuance at the Marine Corps\u0026rsquo; instruction to adapt them for use in the later Pacific theater, including the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this case as well, given that the elbow patches remain intact, it is safe to say this was modified at the time of issuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eWhile the long smock length was suitable for airborne drops, it was not necessarily optimal for the later Marine Corps operations, which focused primarily on ground combat. Therefore, it is entirely plausible that this shortened jacket version was used in actual combat. Another major appeal of this particular item is its internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eThe inside of the jacket features a large inner pocket\u0026mdash;a characteristic of Paramarine gear\u0026mdash;and ingenious design elements for securing equipment during jumps can be seen throughout. These details demonstrate that this was not merely a camouflage uniform, but rather equipment specifically designed for paratroopers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eParamarine gear was produced in extremely limited quantities to begin with, and due to heavy wear and tear from combat use, the number of surviving examples is surprisingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eAmong these, this is a particularly attractive piece: a 3rd Model with vivid Frogskin camouflage that has been cut down to function as a jacket. It is a garment of special value not only as a collector\u0026rsquo;s item but also for understanding the history of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eProduct Name: U.S. Marine Corps Paramarine Jump Smock 3rd Model Cut Down\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eof Manufacture: United States\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1942\u0026ndash;1943\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eCamouflage: USMC Frogskin Camouflage (Duck Hunter Pattern)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eIt shows extremely minimal signs of use and is in excellent condition\u0026mdash;it could almost be described as unused. The fabric retains its stiffness, and the camouflage colors are exceptionally vibrant. While there are slight storage stains and minor scuffs from age, it remains in remarkable condition for an authentic item over 80 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003ePlease note that this is a used item and cannot be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eSize (Flat Measurements)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eShoulder width: 53 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eChest: 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eLength: 72 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1655\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSleeve length: 58 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48258733113585,"sku":"WWII-4050-176","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_5614_b8f1c832-397f-4157-870f-06b06b9b707c.jpg?v=1780893751","url":"https:\/\/us.militaria-1911.com\/products\/circa-1942-43-u-s-military-usmc-frogskin-camouflage-3rd-model-paramarine-jacket-almost-unused-modified","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}