1952 Vintage Army Military M-1951 Cotton OG Cargo Field Trousers / Pants
Made in the USA
Size: Medium Short
Color: OG Green
Material: 100% Cotton Sateen
Waist: Adjustable 32” -36”
Rise: 15”
Hips: 42”
Inseam: 30”
Leg Opening: 10” flat
High-Rise
Zip-Fly
Large Patch Flap Cargo Pockets
Sail Cloth Pockets
Side Waist Cinch w/ Brass Hardware
Drawstring Cinch Ties at Ankles / Leg Hem
Manufacturer: Sidran Sportswear
Dated: 16 January 1952
Good vintage condition w/ some signs of wear.
MORE INFO:
The original cargo design made its way across the pond during the 1940s, when a similar pair of trousers was adopted by American paratroopers. US Army Lieutenant General William P. Yarborough adopted the design of the 1938 British cargos by taking the loose silhouette and adding extra pockets on both sides. Paratroopers were quite literally thrown out of a plane into action and all the extra spaces meant extra supplies could be carried, allowing for the paratroopers to be better prepared.
The Three Main Flavors: When cargo pants are mentioned today, three main designs come to mind. The M-47, M-51 and the M-65 iterations. The M-47 is the more elegant and simple of the trio, while the M-51 and M-65 are the more rugged and utilitarian options. The M-51 is the first cargo to have 6 pockets. Adopted by the US military in 1951, the trouser-jacket duo were designed for the extreme cold.
