This reproduction of the 1951 1st version M-51 Parka.
The M-1951(or M51) Parka, is commonly known as the fishtail parka. It was designed by the US Army during the Korean War to cope with severe cold weather. It was a replacement for the M-48 Parka. The early M-51 Parka was made of heavy cotton sateen fabric, which was thicker. The fishtail was intended to be tied around soldiers' legs for additional cold-weather protection. The M-51 parka can add a wool liner to the inside.
It's made of 11.5. oz cotton sateen fabric, Talon #10 brass zipper plated tin color, internal marks for the mimeograph process, reproduced the details of the original version.
Please carefully read the size info before purchase! Different products have different size info.
Please use this info as a general guide as measurements are approximate.
| Size | Shoulder(IN) | Chest(IN) |
| XS | 19.5" | 46.5" |
| S | 20.3" | 49.2" |
| M | 21.3" | 52" |
| L | 22" | 55.1" |
| XL | 22.6" | 57.9" |
| Size | Sleeve(IN) | Length(IN) |
| XS | 23.6" | 39.4" |
| S | 24.2" | 40.2" |
| M | 25" | 41.3" |
| L | 25.6" | 42.5" |
| XL | 26.2" | 43.3" |
| Size | Shoulder(CM) | Chest(CM) |
| XS | 49.5 cm | 118 cm |
| S | 51.5 cm | 125 cm |
| M | 54 cm | 132 cm |
| L | 56 cm | 140 cm |
| XL | 57.5 cm | 147 cm |
| Size | Sleeve(CM) | Length(CM) |
| XS | 60 cm | 100 cm |
| S | 61.5 cm | 102 cm |
| M | 63.5 cm | 105 cm |
| L | 65 cm | 108 cm |
| XL | 66.5 cm | 110 cm |
In order to best determine fit, it may be helpful to compare our garment’s measurements to a similar garment you already own. Lay your garment on a flat surface and take all measurements from the outside of the garment.
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