Murphy92 Posted September 29, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 29, 2013 Hello Here's an unusual find made this morning near Paris : an USMC parka model 1948-49. This is not my theme but I'm happy : apparently is not so common, even less in France Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zotig111 Posted September 30, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2013 Nice find. I'll bet the story on how this got to France is a good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy92 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks Zotig I have no idea how this effect could land in France ... the beautiful story that would have belonged to a veteran of the French battalion of the UN fought in Korea with the 23th Infantry Regiment ... but seller was quite unable to find out the origin of this parka ! I collect everything that has to do with the USN during the Battle of Normandyn in 1944, so I think this parka will leave the exchange in the right section of this forum. Otherwise, in the sale section ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted October 1, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 1, 2013 It's a nice parka regardless, but the French connection is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C Posted October 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2013 A nice parka indeed. I have always liked the winter wear items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agate hunter Posted October 4, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 4, 2013 I see there are some side adjusters. I have an army M1947 parka (one Marines used in Korea as well) and they have belt loops (3) as opposed to side adjusters. Is this a different parka from that based on the waist adjustments, or is it just a modification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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