Vintage US Army Overcoat Parka Lined 1941 Foster 65A 55-P-3602 Size 38R

Description

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This is a
US Army,
Item
Overcoat, Parka Type, Lined.
Body alpaca lined, sleeves blanket lined, hood with centered zipper. I believe this is the first of the WWII parkas. Foster Bros contract.
Stock Number
55-P-3602
Spec/Pattern 65A
The coat is in good pre-owned vintage condition, excellent condition for the age.
There are no holes or tears. Zippers and belt work smoothly. Fabric is crisp, this seems relatively lightly used.
This is, however, a used, vintage coat.
PLEASE NOTE several stains, I don't know whether from storage or from use.
PLEASE NOTE that a patch has been removed from the sleeve.
SOLD AS IS.
The coat is tagged size 38R.
Following is the measured size of this garment.
PLEASE use the measurements as a gauge of fit - as stated below, WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS IF AN ITEM IS ACCURATELY REPRESENTED AND ACCURATELY MEASURED.
Chest is measured from armpit seam to armpit seam
Shoulders are measured from shoulder seam to shoulder seam
Length is measured from the bottom of the collar to the bottom of the garment (including waistbands)
Sleeve is measured from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve (including cuffs)
Pants waist is measured unstretched across the top of the garment from side to side.
Inseam is measured from the crotch down the inseam to the bottom of the pant leg (including any cuff)
MEASUREMENTS:
Shoulders: 22"
Chest: 26"
Length: 39"
Sleeve: 25"
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