ORIGINAL, RARE & VG Fur-Trim'd Reversible Parka Worn By 1st Special Svc.Force!

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ORIGINAL, RARE & VG Fur-Trim'd Reversible Parka Worn By 1st Special Svc.Force!
ORIGINAL, RARE & VG Fur-Trim'd Reversible Parka Worn By 1st Special Svc.Force!
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Description
This is an ORIGINAL example of the RARE "Fur-Trimmed Reversible Parka, Type II", as the Army termed it, issued to the troops of the 10th Mountain Division and the First Special Service Force (the "Black Devils" or "FSSF"). This parka is described and pictured in Charles Lemons' encyclopedic
Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945
in Volume 1 (Part II) at pages 98-103. This parka is distinguishable from the other parka pattern worn by the FSSF by the absence of a buttoned neck and a thick white draw cord on the hood, although it does have chest pockets like the other parka worn by the FSSF. The pattern has coyote fur trim around the edge of the hood, hence the nomenclature. The parka is reversible from light OD to white for operations on snow, although, as usual, the "white" side has yellowed from use, which doesn't show up well in the flash images of that side. The parka is in VERY GOOD used condition and even has Technician 5th Grade rank in white paint on the sleeves. The coyote fur trim is in good condition and doesn't have bald spots. The parka has a washed out QM tag which states that it is size "medium". The actual size measurement of the parka are as follows:  Chest 26"; Sleeves 30.5" measured from middle of back; 24" across shoulders; and 49" overall length from top of hood to bottom hem.
Here's an opportunity for the advanced 10th Mountain or FSSF collector or re-enactor to obtain an increasingly rare parka for his collection. The buyer will have my usual unconditional guarantee of authenticity and a five-day (
not the 14-days that they insert in my listings without my consent
) right of inspection and return/refund privilege, excluding postage.
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Condition:
Used
Payment
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Paypal:
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Payment Policy:
PayPal: PayPal is gladly accepted and is accommodated through the checkout or may be made directly from PayPal's website at www.paypal.com. Your item will be mailed the next business/mailing day after your Payapl payment is received, unless I happen to be out of my office.
Shipping
Domestic shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges.
Domestic Carriers are: Usps Priority
International shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges.
International Carriers are: Usps Priority Intl
I will ship to:
United States, Worldwide
Weight:
5 lbs.
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Hello! I'm a militaria collector like you and I do this as a sideline to my own collecting.  Nonetheless, I'll handle your order in a business-like and professional manner.  Thanks for your business!
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