general pattons parka

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general pattons parka

Post by adam8888d » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:15 am

can anyone please tell me what modal parka G PATTON is wearing in the photos? regards
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Re: general pattons parka

Post by Steve Webb » Sat Jan 07, 2017 6:14 pm

I am thinking it is a M-1943 Field Jacket with something underneath. it's twisted a bit with the belt making it look like the top pockets are slanted the bottom pockets and the length look like the field coat
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Re: general pattons parka

Post by adam8888d » Sat Jan 07, 2017 6:50 pm

after doing some homework i came across this
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Re: general pattons parka

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:00 am

I believe mine is the same, will look at the tag. Got 3 new ones from 14th Fighter Group surplus back in the 40's.
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