This exceptionally well-preserved M-1951 Field Jacket, dated April 16, 1953, represents a rare 'transitional' grouping from the foundational years of the U.S. Army Special Forces. Though the shell was manufactured during the Korean War era, the insignia was professionally applied during the veteran's subsequent service in the Green Berets, featuring a textbook 'Type I' cut-edge Special Forces arrowhead patch—a style approved in August 1955. This specific patch is highly sought after by collectors for its authentic mid-century construction, characterized by a flat, non-merrowed edge with visible tan buckram and a classic 'snowy' white-thread back. The jacket is labeled a size Medium Regular and remains in museum-quality condition with no evidence of removed patches or 'ghosting,' retaining its original gold-on-black 'U.S. ARMY' tape and white cotton 'JACKSON' name tape. Adding significant historical weight to this grouping is an included rare red-and-white 'JACKSON C.J.' tape, a specialized item associated with mid-1950s 'Aggressor' training roles or Artillery units. With all patches secured by period-correct white cotton lock-stitching visible on the interior, this garment stands as a definitive, un-messed-with testament to the elite unconventional warfare units of the early Cold War. The length is 32 inches long, the pit to pit width is 22 inches wide, the shoulder to shoulder is 18 inches wide, and the length of the sleeves from the shoulder to the end is 25 inches long.

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