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1958 US Army Parka Jacket -
The Vietnam war saw the begining of a new era in the development of the combat
uniform. Lighter materials, which were tear resistant and provided better
ventilation were employed.
The item featured here is a heavy duty parka. Same design as used during the Korean war.
The design consists of a heavy duty coverall. Two lower pockets are placed at an angle. Complete
with a heavy duty liner. A brass zipper secures the front closed. snaps are also provided
to complete the closure.
The waist are has a draw string. The original white tag with black letters is in place. The
information contained in the tag includes:
Parka Extreme Cold Weather
contract No. 7008-73
80% cotton 20% nylon
DPSC Dir. from MFG.
X-Small regular
Chest up to 33 inches
8415-782-3216
NATO size: 7080/7484
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during the Vietnam war. The uniforms covered include combat and dress types. Multiple
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The inside of the jacket's liner has black ink stamped markings that reads as follows:
Liner Parka man's
Mohair Frieze
olive Green Lining
Progressive C & A Mfg. Co.
QM(CTM) 2505 O.L. 1608-C-58
16 June 1958
Spec No. MIL-P-11012A Amend 2
Pattern Date 10 Nov 1953
M.C. & T.S.A.
30% Wool 30% Alpaca 40% Cotton
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This WWI US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other military US uniforms of the Vietnam war, you can do so by going
to our US uniforms of the Vietnam war
identification guide.
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