 Click the image to enlarge | Grade 1 US Fishtail Parka With Hood£59.95 Product Ref: GI155
The US fishtail parka was introduced in 1951 and issued to troops serving in the Korean war. It was designed to afford good protection against freezing conditions.
Then in the 1960s, Brtish Mods made these parkas part of their uniform. You were not a proper mod unless you sported a fishtail parka.
All in all, this is an extremely warm and comfortable parka, with classic mod style.
These parkas come up extremely large - generally around 2 sizes larger than you might expect. So if you normally take a large, then a small fishtail will probably be a good fit.
Please note - we have a limited quantity of these fishtail parkas WITHOUT the detachable hoods. These are being offered at £20 less than the price shown above. If you would like one of these without a hood, then please add the parka to your basket as normal and then enter the promotion code NOHOOD to receive your discount. We will then send the parka without a hood. Grade:
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Military issue, grade 1 
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q: Could you tell me the best size to order to fit a 36in chest? I ordered a med before but it was much to big. A: These do tend to come up around two sizes larger than usual. For a 36 inch chest I would suggest an XS size. |
| Q: Can you remove the fur from around the hood? A: No, the hood can be detached from the parka, but the fur is fixed to the hood. |
| Q: Does the coat include liner? A: Yes, both liner and hood are included. |
| Q: What is the manufacture date of the jacket? A: There is no manufacture date identified on the jacket. |
| Q: Are these parkas original army issue?
A: Yes they are original US Army issue. |
| Q: Is this jacket waterproof? A: It is water repellent, but not fully waterproof. |
| Q: Does the parka have white toweling lining? A: No, it has a green quilted detachable lining. |
| Q: Can you get a replacement hood for one of these parkas, as i already own one but need a replacement hood? A: Sorry, the hoods are not available separately. |
| Q: How can I order XS when there's no option for that on the page? A: The XS size is now only available in the New fishtails. |
| Q: What is the difference between the Grade 1 and New US Fishtail Parka. They look the same but differ in price. Also what size would you order for a man chest size medium 38 - 40 and 5'8 tall. A: The Grade 1 is ex-army used grade 1 condition, whereas the new one is new! Click the link next to the coloured "grade" dot in each listing for more info. I would suggest an XS or S for a 38-40 chest. |
| Q: Is this Parka an M51 original? A: No, it's an M65 original. |
| Q: Did Parker from the thunderbirds ever wear a parka? A: No, m'lady. |
| Q: I'm hoping this is authentic - it looks good. I'm a scooter mod nut and have been since i was 14 - i now 40. I'm 6.4 and 42inch chest. These parkas were always meant to be worn lose and certainly not fitted - what size would you recommend for me to buy please. A: These are authentic. As these generally come up 2 sizes larger than other garments, I would suggest a small or medium for you. |
| Q: How do I attach the hood? A: The instructions on the label of the hood state the following: 1) Fasten skirt buttonholes to 4 buttons on inside of garment (only 2 on coat). 2) Turn garment and fasten 2 storm curtain buttons to collar. 3) Fasten storm curtain buttonholes to shoulder loop buttons on coat. 4) Secure stud on skirt to socket on inside of garment. 5) Secure loop to coat button. |
