{"product_id":"commercial-m51-parka","title":"Commercial M51 Parka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple commercial parka, this civilian piece approximates the profile and general features of an authentic M-51 Fishtail Parka. While the rich faux liner of this piece gives the parka a more indulgent air than its USGI counterpart. With two front pockets, a zip-up front, and ample hood adjustment, the two biggest features you're missing out on are the removable liner and the ability to tuck the \"fishtail.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the original M51 Fishtail Parka \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip-up front \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable waist and lower hem \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable wrist cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo front pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Korean War presented the U.S military with some of the most brutal winter conditions it had yet faced. During the U.S. withdrawal from Chosin Reservoir, freezing temperatures led to not just equipment failures, but thousands of frostbite casualties. The U.S responded with the M-51 Fishtail Parka. Superior to the heavier and less maneuverable M47\/48 designs. While the M51 made use of natural fibers on the hood, the design would see the gradual adoption of synthetic liners, a choice that made the parka lighter and better suited to the wet conditions where the 47\/48 parkas struggled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic \"fishtail design\" can be snapped up and behind the wearer, left loose, or tied around the wearer's legs to block cold drafts, a choice that proved less restrictive and more effective than the longer and less flexible M47.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Korean War, the M51 Fishtail Parka became a staple of surplus streetwear. Too late to see mass issue during the conflict, the parkas became relatively cheap and plentiful on the surplus market. Their fashion history began in the 1960s, when London mods—a subculture of jazz-listening hooligans\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003ebegan wearing them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48601824166129,"sku":"48601824166129","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48601824198897,"sku":"48601824198897","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48601824231665,"sku":"48601824231665","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large","offer_id":48601824264433,"sku":"48601824264433","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":48601824297201,"sku":"48601824297201","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7043\/8085\/files\/CommericalM51ParkaFront.jpg?v=1787062565","url":"https:\/\/www.americanapipedream.com\/products\/commercial-m51-parka","provider":"Americana Pipedream Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}