H012596 ANIMAL SKIN PARKA. (Pelz Jacke) 

BACKGROUND: After the winter of 1941 on the Russian front the OKH, Oberkommando des Heeres, (High Command of the Army), saw the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. Numerous winter garments were developed and issued and included the expedient fur lined animal skin parkas. The animal skin garments were mainly issued for use by stationary guards and sentries and vehicle drivers. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Three quarter length, natural off white, machine stitched, multi panel, patchwork sheep skin construction parka with fold back lapels and a large lay down collar. Parka features an overlapping front closure with four buttons with on the right panel with corresponding button eyelets on the left panel (one is missing). The collar has a button holed wool tab beneath the right side with corresponding button beneath the left collar for secure neck closure in inclement weather. The straight cuffs are adjustable via a tab and pair of matching buttons. The interior is fully lined. The parka was cut large enough to fit over the standard service uniform and this example would fit about a size 44" chest

GRADE ****                             PRICE $299.00

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