JACKETS
TYPE M-51 'FISH TAIL' PARKA
The M-51 is another design classic from a by-gone age, more commonly referred to as a 'Fish Tail Parka'.
Developed in the early 50s for the US Army, the M-51 saw prevalent use in the Korean War. Designed to be worn over the rest of the combat outfit, the M-51 has many features design to keep the elements out.
Of course, as many will know, the M-51 went on to gain further fame in the 1960s, being the garment of choice amongst the youth culture of the Mods - the long enveloping design of the Fish Tail was perfect protection against the elements (trendy suit underneath) when riding their scooters.
Buzz of course have recreated the M-51 in their usual high degree of quality an authenticity, reproducing the materials and every detail exactly as per the original.
SIZING.
The M-51 Parka is desisgned to have a button-in lining, so it is cut slightly oversized with that in mind. Thus, wearing just the shell (as it is offered here), most people will find it necessary to down-size by 1 size.
They are size labelled with the 'universal' style of sizing: Small Medium Large. So to give an approximation to actual chest size for wearing just as a shell they come up like this:
Small = size 40/42
Medium = size 42/44
Large = 44/46
Specification
- SHELL :
- Heavy Cotton Sateen in Olive Drab
- ZIP :
- Crown Aluminium Spring Auto Lock
- BUTTONS :
- Mil spec Urea
- STAMP/LABEL :
- Buzz Ricksons