The M47 US Army Parka came into fruition after the end of World War II in 1945 and was first patented in 1947 thus giving it the name M47. Production continued until the mid 1950s before it was replaced with the more modern and better known parkas such as the M51 and the M65.
The M47 was used by the US Army and the Air Force and the parka itself takes details from the Mountain Parkas that came before it. This particular one was Air Force stock. The parka features exposed buttons and upper chest hand warmer pockets and an elongated silhouette. This parka is the direct thread that connects the mountain parkas to more modern day parkas we know and love today.
Removable wool liner and Talon zipper.
Marked size Medium.
Flat Measurements:
Armpit to Armpit: 25’’
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20.5''
Sleeve Length: 25.5''
Total Length: 39”
Head to our Sizing Guide to see if this will fit you.
*Please note, all of our items are vintage and used and will naturally have some wear. We think it all just adds to the piece’s charm. We’ll always do our best to properly document any obvious imperfections.
**Colors may vary slightly between photos on screen and actual piece.