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US M43 tunic sleeve cuffs
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2009 - 03:43 PM UTC
I'm working on a bunch of figures replacing hands with Hornet ones, and wondered how the cuffs would properly fit over the wrists. Are the cuffs loose, or tightened to the wrists with elastic or buttons? Thanks.
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Posted: Monday, May 25, 2009 - 05:18 PM UTC
Tom,

Are you referring to the M1943 fatigue jacket? If so, AFAIK the cuffs had 2 alternative buttons for adjusting the fit.

HTH

Rudi
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Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 12:27 AM UTC
Yes, I was. For one scenario, I wanted to do a winter scene, so I guess they can be fitted up around the wrists.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 06:53 PM UTC
I'm most likely wrong, but wasn't the M1943 tunic summer dress?
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2009 - 06:03 AM UTC

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I'm most likely wrong, but wasn't the M1943 tunic summer dress?


I'm going by the Dragon kit of US soldiers in December 1944. A review described their outfits as M43 clothing.
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