Item 2017.093 - United States Army Reversible Mountain Snow Parka

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2017.093

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United States Army Reversible Mountain Snow Parka

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  • 1940-1945 (Creation)

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United States Army

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Full length reversible parka coat with a hood, olive drab on side and white on the other side for snow camouflage. The centre front closes with a long metal zip with button flap over it, plus three buttons at the neck to close the hood. Two hand-warmer slash pockets above the web-belted waist and two large cargo pockets below. There are two press stud fasteners at the bottom of the coat at centre front and each cuff has a tab with two buttons.
Country of Design: United States
Keywords: Military, army uniform

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      Cotton
      Colour/Print: Olive green, white
      Details: Reversable

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