Austrian Army Paratrooper Jacket

Austrian Paratrooper Jacket

This is a waist-length field jacket issued by the Austrian Army, cut short and fitted with zip pockets that stay closed when you move. A tall collar and covered front closure keep wind off the neck and chest. It suits collectors of Central European kit, reenactors building an Austrian impression, and anyone who wants a durable olive drab jacket for outdoor work.

Features

• Tall Stand-Up Collar — The high collar stands clear of the neck and closes up to shield it from wind.
• Covered Front Closure — A wide fabric fly runs the length of the front, covering the closure so wind cannot push through it.
• Diagonal Zip Hand Pockets — Two slanted pockets at the waist close with zippers, so their contents stay put.
• Zippered Sleeve Pocket — A vertical zip pocket on the left upper arm holds a pen, notebook or other small items within easy reach.
• Chest Name Tape Panel — A patch strip on the chest provides a place for a name tape or insignia.
• Adjustable Cuff Tabs — Tabs with snap fasteners at each cuff let you close the sleeve around a glove or wrist.
• Adjustable Waist Tabs — Snap tabs at the hem let you take in the waist for a closer fit.
• Short Waist-Length Cut — The jacket ends at the waist, leaving the hips free and keeping the hem clear of a belt or harness.
• OD Green Colorway — The jacket is olive drab (OD green), the muted green-brown used across military field clothing.

Austrian Army Issue

This jacket was made for and issued to the Austrian Army, so it is built to a government specification rather than a fashion brand's idea of military styling. The seamed shoulder yoke, snap-tab cuffs and zippered pockets are part of that original pattern. For a collector or reenactor, original issue provenance is the point. For everyday wear, it means a plain, functional cut with no branding.