True vintage P43 HBT 2nd Pattern
Bensch was a Staff Segeant in the 40th armored division. A national US Army Guard from July 1954 until 1967, deployed to one of the famous incidents, Watts Riots. The 40th armored division patch was hand stitched by Bensch itself or the previous owner of this jacket.
Measurements:
Length: 67 cm // 26.5 in
Pit to pit: 58 cm // 23 in
Shoulder: 52 cm // 20.5 in
Sleeve: 52 cm // 20.5 in
Hem : 52 cm // 20.5 in
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