Item 2022.54.1 - M-65 Arctic Parka with Badges and Patches

2022.54.1

M-65 Arctic Parka with Badges and Patches

Item

1 [including attached pin badges and patches]

Parka jacket made from an olive green, cotton fabric. Parka is front fastening via a zip and poppers and has a drawstring at the hem. The jacket has an angled, flap pocket with a popper fastening at either side of the waist. The front and sleeves of the parka are covered in mod badges and patches which have been sewn on.

Label: Parka, Man's, Arctic, M-65 / 1. Wear as outer garment in cold, dry climate. / 2. Button in Liner for extra warmth. Remove it when damp or wet and allow to dry. / 3. Button on fur ruffled hood for increased head protection. 4. Fasten drawstrings at waist and skirt for maximum warmth. Tighten sleeve cuffs by drawing elastic tabs tightly around wrists and buttoning tabs. / 5. Tie the skirt-split tail around each thigh to provide greater freedom of movement and an additional water repellent surface to sit on. when skirt extension is not needed, turn it up on the inside of parka and fasten with snap fasteners. / 6. Loosen drawstrings, open zipper, and unbutton elastic tabs on sleeve cuffs to ventilate. / AVOID overheating. / 7. Brush off snow and frost before entering heated shelters. / 8. Avoid contact with heated staves, open fires, or other high heat sources, fabric may fuse. / 9. Lubricate slide fastener with lead pencil, [unreadable] wax. / 10. Wash by hand or machine in hot water with [unreadable] soap or detergent. Rinse thoroughly and drip or machine dry. / DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
Materials: Cotton
Measurements: 44cm [Chest]
Details: Zip fastening, drawstring waist
Physical Condition: Good, some signs of age