Parka, Reversible, Ski (M42 2nd pattern) photo1 Thread used is 100% cotton

Thread used is 100% cotton dyed to an authentic shade with some OD shaded polyester thread used in the interior construction for strength

to the frozen mountains of the Korean War

They are fully Dark Olive satin lined with genuine brown leather headband

They measure out to 54"

Parka, Reversible, Ski (M42 2nd pattern) photo1 Thread used is 100% cottonParka, Reversible, Ski (M42 2nd pattern) In the mountains of Italy during WWII the GIs wore this garment to help provide camouflage in either foliage or snowy conditions. One can easily imagine how biting and frigid were the wintry mountains of Italy. Having to battle the enemy was difficult enough, but add to that keeping warm and camouflaged was additional effort. No other garment in the Army wardrobe was quite like the pull over style fur trimmed