French MP Blue Goretex Jacket

French MP Rain Shell

This is a genuine French Army issue Gore-Tex jacket in the light blue and navy of French military police (MP) uniform. It was built for duty outdoors in rain and wind, often near traffic and after dark, so it pairs a waterproof shell with a hood and reflective trim. Collectors, reenactors and anyone who wants a serious rain jacket with real provenance will find it worth a look.

Features

• Gore-Tex Membrane — A waterproof, breathable layer keeps rain out while letting sweat vapor escape, so you stay drier from the inside as well.
• Two-Tone Polyester Shell — The light blue polyester body has a navy yoke across the shoulders and upper sleeves, matching French MP issue colors.
• Stowable Hood — A dark hood rolls away inside the high stand collar and pulls out when the weather turns.
• Storm-Flapped Front Zip — The full-length zipper sits behind a covering flap that blocks wind and driving rain.
• Reflective Hi-Vis Trim — Yellow and silver reflective bands on the chest and forearms, plus a large reflective panel across the upper back, make the wearer stand out in headlights.
• Hook-and-Loop Patch Fields — Hook-and-loop (Velcro-type) panels on the left chest, front placket and shoulders take name tapes, rank and unit insignia.
• Four Front Pockets — Two angled chest pockets sit above a pair of flapped lower pockets for gloves, notebooks and small kit.
• Adjustable Cuffs and Hem — Elasticated cuffs close with hook-and-loop tabs, and snap tabs at the hips let you tighten the fit around the waist.

Issue Specification

The jacket pairs a polyester outer with a Gore-Tex membrane, the standard construction for military foul-weather shells. Its cut is roomy enough to wear over a uniform shirt or a fleece layer. Because it is original French Army issue, the patterning, colors and fittings are exactly as supplied to French military police, which is what collectors and reenactors look for.