You are buying a old M-1951 Cold Weather Parka. The M-1951 "fish tail" parka was a three component garment, the cotton/nylon OG-107 shell, the button-in mohair frieze liner and the fur-lined hood. 

Description & History

The early production, first generation M-1951 parka sets were made of heavier material overall with an alpaca liner, similar to the M1948 parka they replaced. The heavy construction was expensive to manufacture and proved, in field use, to be hard to manage, especially when wet. A second generation was made out of lighter fabrics, but still quite warm. Sizes were generous since the M-1951 Parka was intended to be worn over the winter uniform.

The M-1951 Parka has an integrated cloth hood (sewn in), adequate for wear under a helmet but too light for severe conditions. The fur-lined Hood, Parka, M-1951 buttons on to the integral hood as a liner to increase protection. When the M-1965 Parka was introduced, it had no sewn-in hood, but had buttons that would accept the Hood, Parka, M-1951. The same hood design continued in use, but after wolf fur was phased out, it became the Hood, Winter, W/Synthetic Fur Ruff (OG-107).

A snow camouflage over-white set was issued for use with the M-1951 Parka. Until supplies caught up, the WW2 issue overwhites were used by some units in Korea.

The M-1951 Parka, as well as the M-1948, are commonly called the "fishtail" parka due to a split lower back and its bottom drawstrings that can pull the parka close to the legs. Epaulets and the attached hood help differentiate the M-1951 in photos.

The M-1951 parka was ultimately superseded by the M-1965 (or M65) parka, MIL-P-43496 May 16 1967 "Parka, Extreme Cold Weather."

The parka is in overall good used condition, with some defects. It has a small hole and an a metalic eyelet has been lost (see pics). But I'd say it can easily take another almost 70 years without breaking out. All buttons are present and original. Metal snap buttons working correctly. Also preserves the waist and bottom adjustment cords. It has leather toggles at collar. It has a great and solid color. The manufactuter print marking has been erased by washing. Talon zipper and Rau Fastener Company brand metal snap buttons. Dated 1952. Size US XL (European XXL). The dimensions are as follows:

  • chest (armpit) - approx. 84 cm (33.07" in.)
  • shoulder - approx. 66 cm (25.98" in.)
  • arm (armpit to sleeve cuff) - approx. 54 cm (21.25" in.)
  • back (neck to hem) - approx. 
  • weight - 1605 gr

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