Hello everyone, last weekend I purchased a British DPM field jacket from a small surplus shop. It is in used condition and has a stitched up repair to the front and a small British flag on the left shoulder. It has a green tag on the inside just below the neckline that is marked "JACKET FIELD Woodland, Disruptively Patterned" and the number 8415 99 869 1932. It has the four large pockets on the front (2 chest & 2 hip) with the large, round plastic buttons a little over an inch in diameter and two zip pockets on the chest. It is a zip front with Velcro wind flap that folds over the zipper and also has a buttoned strap on the front breast, which I believe is for the attachment of a rank loop. Can anyone tell me the approximate vintage of this type of jacket?
Also, I have a few questions about obtaining the appropriate rank loop for this jacket. I have seen some on e-bay that are in the woodland DPM pattern and have the rank insignia sewn on the front. I have also seen some that are plain OD green with the rank insignia and regimental name sewn on the front. Why do some have regimental names on the front and some don't? I'm just looking to dress up my jacket a little bit with a rank loop, but I want to do it in an authentic way. Which type of rank loop would be most appropriate for my jacket? Thanks in advance for any help or info anyone can provide!
Also, I have a few questions about obtaining the appropriate rank loop for this jacket. I have seen some on e-bay that are in the woodland DPM pattern and have the rank insignia sewn on the front. I have also seen some that are plain OD green with the rank insignia and regimental name sewn on the front. Why do some have regimental names on the front and some don't? I'm just looking to dress up my jacket a little bit with a rank loop, but I want to do it in an authentic way. Which type of rank loop would be most appropriate for my jacket? Thanks in advance for any help or info anyone can provide!
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