British MOD Police Wet Weather Jacket

MOD Police Rain Jacket

This is a genuine British Ministry of Defence Police wet weather jacket, issued to the force that guards UK defence sites and personnel. It was made as a duty outer layer for officers working outdoors in British rain, so it is cut short at the waist and keeps its pockets and fittings simple. It suits anyone who wants a plain black foul-weather jacket built to a government contract, and it also suits collectors of British police and MOD uniform.

Features

• Tri-Laminate Construction — The shell uses a tri-laminate build, meaning three layers bonded together into one fabric, made for the jacket's wet weather role.
• Cotton-Polyester Outer — The face fabric blends cotton and polyester, a plain matte cloth that suits a uniform jacket.
• Covered Snap-Front Placket — Metal snaps close the front along a fabric placket that sits over the opening to keep rain off the closure.
• Two Flap Chest Pockets — Large patch pockets with flaps on each side of the chest hold a notebook, phone or gloves.
• Chest Tabs — A fabric loop above each pocket gives a clip point for a radio microphone, light or ID holder.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — Epaulettes, the straps across the top of each shoulder, are where rank slides or collar numbers are worn on police uniform.
• Elasticated Waistband — Gathered elastic at the hem holds the jacket close at the waist to keep wind and rain out.
• Snap Waist Adjusters — Snap tabs on each side of the waistband let you take in or let out the fit at the hem.
• Fold-Down Collar — A tall shirt-style collar can be worn turned down or flipped up against the weather.

Issued To The MOD Police

The Ministry of Defence Police is a civilian police force that protects military bases and defence establishments across the UK, and this jacket belongs to its duty uniform. The black finish, epaulettes and chest tabs follow British police convention rather than army field dress. Because it was made to an official specification and actually issued, it gives a more accurate piece of uniform history than any commercial lookalike.