Sully Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Found this over the weekend and I have no idea what it could be. It is made out of wet weather clothing bags, a WW2 wool blanket and a piece of parachute material. Parka has two exterior pockets and one interior, it is a long length going to mid thigh, hood is lined with parachute silk and the rest the WW2 blanket. No tags, written name, sizing anything on it other than the zipper is made by RIES. Approximately a size 40, I'm a 42 and could just get the zipper to touch. Hood has a draw string and it looks to be made from the tie from the wet weather bag. Can anyone give me some hints as to what, where or when this is? Starting off with a front and back. I'm currently resizing these images. I'll post as I get them done. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hood lining detail. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Cuffs and detail of parka where you can see the former string attachment point from the wet weather bag. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Exterior pocket detail and closeup of zipper and drawstrings. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Sully Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Wool Blanket lining and detail of interior pocket. You can see the original blanket edging on the pocket. Always looking for WW1 28th Division; anything, papers, field gear, uniforms, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 zipper looks german to me.Im guessing something tailor made there posssibly in the 50s or 60s. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Bryant U. Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Cool find Sully. Link to post Share on other sites
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