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2016.002
Title
British Military Cold Weather Parka
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2
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Single-breasted heavyweight 'Middle' parka in olive green cotton. Two slanted pockets on upper chest. Two large lower pockets to front with large flap closure. Metal zipper front closure with exposed button fly. Internal lining in green wool fleece. Detachable hood with a wired edge to the collar for shaping. Waist drawcord. Throat protection piece to the neck. Internal crutch strap fastens with buttons to the front. Parka Size 3, hood Size 4.
Hand written in pen on both hood and parka labels 'K V P SANDY 154'
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Manufacturer parka: Cookson & Clegg Ltd
Manufacturer hood: Wearings (Northampton) Ltd
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Cotton and Wool
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U.CO.GB1 - 2016