Austrian M65 Field Jacket

Austrian Army M65 Jacket

This is the Austrian Army's M65 field jacket, a genuine issue garment from the Bundesheer, Austria's armed forces. It follows the familiar M65 layout of four flap pockets and a tall collar, cut in the olive shade Austrian troops wear. It suits daily wear in cool weather, outdoor work, and collectors or reenactors who want the actual Austrian article.

Features

• Genuine Austrian Army Issue — Made for and issued to the Austrian Bundesheer, with no commercial copy involved.
• Austrian Eagle Sleeve Patch — A tonal shield bearing the Austrian eagle and national title sits on the upper left sleeve.
• Four Flap Pockets — Two chest pockets and two lower hip pockets, each with a covering flap to keep contents in place.
• Covered Front Closure — The front zip sits behind a full-length storm flap, a fabric panel that blocks wind from getting through the zipper.
• Tall Stand Collar — A high, padded collar closes up around the neck for extra cover in wind and rain.
• Hook-and-Loop Name Strip — A strip of hook-and-loop fastener above the left chest pocket holds a name tape or patch.
• Shoulder Epaulets — Buttoned fabric straps on each shoulder, used in service to carry rank slides.
• Adjustable Cuffs — Tabs at the wrist let you tighten the sleeve ends against draughts.
• Cotton, Polyester And Nylon — A mixed-fiber build that pairs the comfort of cotton with the durability of synthetics.

Bundesheer Issue

The jacket carries Austrian Army markings: the eagle shield on the sleeve and the issue label inside the collar. Its layout matches the classic M65 field jacket, so anyone who has worn one will know the fit and pocket placement right away. The Austrian olive shade is a little browner than US OD green, which sets it apart in a collection of M65 variants. Owning the issued jacket gets you the build standard and provenance the Austrian Army specified.