This is my second purchase
"This is my second purchase and like the oil driller the shell is great and well made. The medium was a bit large for my height - 5'-5" - but that's the effect - look I have been looking for."
M51 DMZ Fishtail Shell Z26X028
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$390.00
$390.00
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Description
The fishtail parka hails its history from the US Army in Korea during the rigorous wet winters of the early 1950’s. In the 1960’s, the fishtail parka became a staple item on the streets of London, protecting the suits of working men that needed shield from the city’s elements. Cockpit USA’S version of the M51 fishtail parka comes with options of a plain back and an embroidered U.S Army Airborne Parachute Wing insignia version that cherishes the bravery of the military parachutist. With its authentic water repellent tight canvas, the Mil. Spec cotton/nylon blend gives this olive green canvas jacket's wearer the perfect cold or wet weather protection. Authentic, historic, and unique; the M51 Fishtail Parka is designed for those on the go.
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• Crafted from high-count military spec nylon/cotton sateen
• Dual zip and snap front closure
• Two large front flap pockets
• Snap up fishtail
• Drawcord at the waist and hem
• This is a regular full fit jacket
• Available in olive
• Machine wash cold with like colors, air dry
• Proudly manufactured in the USA
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Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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Good Quality really like my
"Good Quality really like my purchase. If you want to improve you could include the buttons similar to the M-65 so that the liner ( which fits both) would button in."
Very oversized
"This parka is beautifully made and has a ton of authentic-looking details. It felt good and sturdy on. But it is really, really big. I totally understand the fit is supposed to be oversized, but the medium looked like a tent on me (size 40 - 42 chest normally). Pay close attention to the size guide and compare the measurements to a jacket you already own to understand the scale. I unfortunately had to return it and it didn't looks like even the smaller sizes would fit me with a normal oversized fit. Shame - I really liked it otherwise!"
Excellent Fishtail Parka
"This is an excellent fishtail parka. Great (Cockpit) quality and very well made - very much worth the money! It appears to be very close to the real army specs and is, hence, quite roomy (incl. the hood). With 6'4", 220lbs, I went with XXL (my normal size). There is no padded liner available at Cockpit, and actually it doesn't look as if the parka could connect to any liner (I see no buttons for that). I went for wearing it over other lighter (e.g. jeans) jackets and thick sweaters as it was intended. If you don't like to layer up and want it more snug, I recommend to go with one size down. By all means: it's the real deal - don't hesitate; I would buy it again!"