Brand New with Tags Buzz Rickson William Gibson- M51 Fishtail Parka Purchased from Self edge two years ago but never even tried it on
The M-51 Parka, also known as the "Fish Tail Parka" was originally issued for the US Army during the Korean war 1950-53. The name refers to the year it became standard issue (1951) and it became the standard issue cold weather parka. The previous cold weather parka known as the "N-3B" was a lot heavier and not optimal for the Korean weather, therefore the birth of the iconic M-51 Fish Tail Parka. It wasn't the army who gave the jacket its iconic status. Today it's hard to mention the M-51 parka without thinking of the British mod subculture in the 1950s and 60s. The parka along with a slim cut suit, modern jazz music and riding a Vespa or Lambretta was the way of life for this growing subculture.
Purchased for 550
selling for 375
Shipping is 25$ for US and Canada and 90$ FED EX shipping to Europe
Item will be shipped within 3 days of auction end