GENUINE VINTAGE M-65 M-51 MILTARY ISSUE EXTREME COLD WEATHER (ECW) HOOD. ATTACHES TO THE M-65 FIELD JACKET M-65 FISHTAIL PARKA OR THE M-51 PARKA. BUTTON ON STYLE HOOD. DRAWSTRING WITH LEATHER KEEPERS AND HOOK & LOOP VELCRO CLOSURE.
WIRE FORMED TO KEEP SHAPE & KEEP DRAFTS OUT. NYCO HEAVY DUTY OUTER SHELL 35% NYLON 65% COTTON.
LINING IS 56% WOOL 29% COTTON & 15% NYLON.
SYNTHETIC FUR RUFF.
OLIVE GREEN (OG-107) COLOR.
MADE IN THE U.S.A BY ALPHA INDUSTRIES INC.
(Manufacturer may be different on received item. This is unlikely, but possible.)
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Hood, Winter, W/Synthetic
Fur Ruff OG-107
DSA100-76-C-0891
Alpha Industries, Inc. RN35569
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Hood, Extreme Cold Weather W/Synthetic Fur Ruff OG-107
1. Attachment to Field Coat or M-65 Parka:
- A. Fasten skirt buttonholes to 4 buttons on inside of garment (only 2 on coat)
- B. Turn garment and fasten 2 storm curtain buttons to collar
- C. Fasten side storm curtain buttonholes to shoulder loop buttons on coat.
- D. Secure stud on skirt to socket on inside of garment.
- E. Secure loop to coat button. Not required for Parka.
2. Attachment to (older type) M-51 Parka (with attached hood):
- A. Align storm curtain and skirt buttonholes and fasten to 4 inside parka buttons.
- B. Pull parka hood over insulating hood and secure crown buttons. Adjust parka hood drawstrings.
- C. This hood is large enough to wear over steel helmet. Parka hood is not. Omit step b, when wearing helmet.
3. Use of hood (Over bare head, cap, or helmet):
- A. Adjust hood drawstrings for comfort, securing keeper to maintain fit. Adjust hoot brim for maximum protection.
- B. Open Front closure or remove hood from head for ventilation.
- C. Shake frost accumulation from fur frequently.
- D. Launder hood by hand, shake out water and air dry; or machine launder in accordance with Wool Method, Formula II, TM-10-280, except air dry.
- E. WARNING: DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.