Original British Military issue
Dated 1952
A fantastic example of the classic Middle parka, complete with an original hood. Developed in the 1950s, the Middle parka is the British counterpart to the US Army's M51 and M65 fishtail parkas and saw an approximate service life of 20 years, throughout the Korean War and The Troubles in Ireland.
This example was manufactured under MoD contract by A Whyman Ltd. Made from cotton sateen with a thick synthetic fur lining. The main front closure is secured with a bottle green zip. The matching hood was made by Cookson Clegg and features a drawstring with wooden ball stoppers for easy handling with gloves.
Very good condition with signs of real wear - All buttons, fittings and fixtures are present and working. A few buttons have been replaced. One button behind the tail is cracked, but still mostly intact and invisible when worn. The wool pile lining is in pristine condition The wire inside the hood is present and intact. The metal buckles on the cuffs are free from rust. There is some sporadic staining/discolouration as shown. There is a small hole on the front and a few repairs on the back as shown. A solid, wearable winter warmer - please study the photos carefully.
