US M1947 HBT Herringbone Twill Utility Field Shirt Medium

US Army M-1947 pattern utility shirt in cotton herringbone twill (HBT) - the direct HBT-fabric predecessor to the 1952 OG-107 sateen. Distinctive HBT fishbone weave, two chest patch pockets with pointed buttoned flaps, plain 5-button exposed front, plain back (no bi-swing, no waist adjusters), brown 4-hole plastic buttons all present and correct.

Late-1940s through early-1950s HBT utility, same cut collectors know from the 1st pattern OG-107. Measurements: Chest: 21" (42" around) Length: 27" Sleeve: 23" Condition: Honest used vintage. Small frayed hole at lower front hem on the left sleeve.

Scattered light rust/tan stains and some other blemishes. Overall fading, wash wear, wrinkling.

No open seams; all buttons intact. Fit: Boxy and roomy through the chest, cut to layer.

Wears like a relaxed modern medium with a shorter 23" sleeve and cropped 27" body. HBT herringbone twill M-1947 OG-107 US army utility fatigue shirt jacket olive drab OD green military surplus vintage Korean War.