Scotch Harry Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Seen a few mods like this to the Middle Parka.......nearly all having a modified collar attached, often using the lower portion of the detachable hood.........no doubt for an officer !:-D Other mods seen included the rear "tail" being reduced to a horizontal hem........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglehurst Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I recall reading somewhere that this was a modification for tank crews.....although a mod for officers also sounds plausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Seen a few mods like this to the Middle Parka.......nearly all having a modified collar attached, often using the lower portion of the detachable hood.........no doubt for an officer !:-D Other mods seen included the rear "tail" being reduced to a horizontal hem........... The "tail" has indeed been removed and is now horizontal. I love it but like so many of these the sleeves are so dammn bloody short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Jason, when able, are you in a position to post a few of your quality detailed images of your interesting "interim" (1952 pattern) middle parka that is the second pattern but with the attached hood ? Cheers ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglehurst Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 These I have in my library Steve but if you need more I can dig it out and get additional close ups... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks Jason ! Is this made from the earlier gabardine or the heavier sateen cloth ? Changeover was mid-1952.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglehurst Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks Jason ! Is this made from the earlier gabardine or the heavier sateen cloth ? Changeover was mid-1952.... Still gabardine for this version Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Not sure where the pics have gone but this can now go as taking up too much room if anybody is interested in buying or trading. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad dan eccles Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 To resurrect it with a question, I've recently bought a mixed bundle of these in grade 2 or worse. The size 8 is beyond rescuing so am butchering that for fabric to patch up any holes in the remainder, however a couple of them could do with the lining being replaced as they've either disintegrated or have worn out down to the base fabric the pile material is affixed. Would I need to find a specialist place to do the work of replacing the lining or would any old tailors do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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