 Click the image to enlarge | New US Fishtail Parka With Hood£89.95 Product Ref: GI154
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. This item is genuine US Army issue.
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, unissued 
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Q: Does the hood detatch from this coat? A: Yes, it does detach. It is fixed to the coat with buttons. |
| Q: What is the difference between the two fishtail parkas on your site apart form one being issued and one unissed?
A: That is the only difference. |
| Q: Is this item lined in any way? A: Yes, it has a detachable quilted liner which buttons in. |
| Q: Is the fur on the hood removable? A: The hood itself is removable, but the fur isn't. |
| Q: What is the fur hood made of? A: It is a synthetic material. |
| Q: My chest size is 42-44. What would be the best size to order? A: As these come up around 2 sizes larger than normal, I would suggest a size small. |
| Q: Are these M51 or M65 parkas? A: M65. |
| Q: hi there, from the age of the "original mods", not sure if having mid life crisis, but would love another of these, I'm usually XL uk size (44"chest) any to fit? A: As these come up around 2 sizes larger than normal, I would suggest a size Medium. |
| Q: im normally a medium/large in jackets, what size would you recomend? A: An XS or Small. |
| Q: I have a hood which i would like lining with fox fur do you do this service? A: Sorry, no. |
| Q: How weatherproof is this parka. A: It is water-repellent but not 100% waterproof. The wire hood provides protection against the wind. |
| Q: I am writing to ask if the New US Fishtail Parka With Hood is a genuine US Army made Parka. A: Yes it is new and genuine issue US Army. |
| Q: Have you fishtail parka that will fit a 12 year old boy? A: We only have adult sizes starting at XS. |
| Q: Would you be able to get this prduct in boy sizes becuase i'm 14 and i'm a Mod, i got everything, but i haven't got a fishtail parka, would you be able to do my request, Thankyou! A: Sorry, these are only available in adult sizes. |
| 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. |
| Q: How come it doesn't come up with an XS size option? A: We are no longer able to obtain XS. |
| Q: I'd like to know the following things:
1) is the New US Fishtail Parka With Hood Brand New (NO second hand)?
2) Do u have it in Black?
3) usually i wear an XL/XXL size. Do u suggest an L size for the mentioned model? A: It is brand new, it is not available in black, and I would suggest a Large. |
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