US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set
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US Army 1947 Experimental Prototype Parka Set

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Good things come in threes... I've found a couple of these recently, but this is the first full set!

This is a super cool experimental parka was made for a 1947 test of new extreme cold weather equipment called Operation Yukon. This test would eventually result in the M-1948 and the long line of fishtails, but an enhanced version of the M-1943 parka seems to have also been part of the trial. On the face this looks like an M-1943, but look closer... First off a completely different hood, in pattern and closure - a chunky Talon zipper, different construction and the addition of wolverine fur. Then the sleeve, it features the cig pocket, which according to the results of the test were so popular with troops they would become standard on the M-1948. And finally some smaller internal changes like lining to the front pocket, and buttons on the inside of the sleeve to secure the cuffs of the liner.

This example also includes the liner, which again has been modified with a button closure to match the shell and a silk liner against the skin!

And just incase you don't believe me... I found a photo of one being worn in the 1947 test. Look closely and you'll see the same sleeve pocket, zip closure (note the lack on buttons per the M-1943, and fur around the collar. 

Condition

Used but solid. Some light damage to the back that could easily be repaired if desired.

Size

  • Tagged a medium
  • Fits a medium/large
  • Pit to pit 29"
  • Shoulder to shoulder 21"
  • Shoulder to cuff 25"
  • Collar to hem 38"