1950s M-51 ‘Fishtail’ Hooded Parka Size M (Fits L)

Rare and sort after hooded military parka
Saw widespread use in Korea in the early 1950's
Very popular with the fashionable subculture Mods in the 1960's and 1970's
Made of 100% cotton poplin
OG-107 olive green
Early variant with brown urea buttons
Original HBT Conmar alu wire zipper with pull (not working proberly)
Original working stud buttons
Elastic adjusters on cuffs
Shoulder straps
Stud buttons buttons on 'fishtail'
Drawstrings at hem and hood (missing at waist)
Leather pulls on hood
Two hand warmer pockets with soft flannel lining
Buttons inside for liner attachment
Handwriting in neck
Condition: Zipper is not running, but can be replaced or possibly fixed. Parka can still be used and closed with the buttons. Worn & faded light green color. Smaller scruffs and spots are visible.
Size: M is handwritten in neck. In our opinion this parka will fit a men's L or a short XL. These parkas were made to be worn over many layers of thick clothing and equipment. See measurements below before purchase:
Pit to pit: 29"
Shoulder to shoulder: 22.5"
Sleeve from shoulder to end of cuff: 25"
Length front: 33.5" (Measured from neckline)
Length back: 40" (Measured from neckline to end of fishtail)