1953 Press Photo Eskimo Style Parka For British Troops

Latest cold weather wear for British Troops.: The latest cold-weather wear for our troops in Korea. It tops an Eskimo-style hooded jacket known as a parka. The visor of the detachable hood is edged with flexible wire so that it can be adjusted to give maximum protection without interfering with the field of vision. The parka is made of water-repellent, windproof sateen lined with wool pile.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1953.

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