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US Army M-1951 Parka - OD3

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  • 5' 10", 178cm / 159lbs, 72.5kg. Size M.

    • A reproduction of the 1951 1st version M-51 Parka. It's crafted from 11.5 oz. cotton sateen fabric and features a Talon #10 brass zipper plated in tin color. The parka also includes internal marks made using the mimeograph process, faithfully replicating the details of the original version.

    A reproduction of the 1951 1st version M-51 Parka. It's crafted from 11.5 oz. cotton sateen fabric and features a Talon #10 brass zipper plated in tin color. The parka also includes internal marks made using the mimeograph process, faithfully replicating the details of the original version.

    The M-1951 (or M51) Parka, commonly known as the fishtail parka, was designed by the US Army during the Korean War to cope with severe cold weather, replacing the M-48 Parka. Early M-51 Parkas were made of heavy cotton sateen fabric, providing a thicker and more durable layer. The distinctive fishtail design allowed soldiers to tie the parka around their legs for added cold-weather protection. Additionally, the M-51 Parka could accommodate a wool liner on the inside for extra warmth.

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