M-51 Fishtail Parka

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80% Cotton / 20% Nylon Fabric Durable, Soft, Comfortable Brass Zipper Front with Snap Storm Flap Adjustable Button Cuffs Drawstring Hood, Waist, and Bottom 2 Deep Front Snap Flap P ockets Snap Up Back Flap Button Epaulets Based on the Original 1951 Army Issue Winter Parka This parka by John Ownbey is modeled on the original 1951 M-51 U.S. Military parka. The M-51 was designed to be worn by U.S. soldiers stationed in Korea, keeping them warm during the chilly winters. The M-1951 came to be known as the "fishtail parka" because of the fishtail-looking back of the long parka, and was favored by the mod set in 1960's London. This version by John Ownbey features a brass zipper front with a snap storm flap, button adjustable cuffs, a drawstring hood, drawstring waist, and bottom two deep front snap flap pockets, button epaulets, and the signature snap-up "fishtail" back flap. Made of durable, soft and comfortable 80% cotton, 20% nylon. Show more