French Police IKE Patrol Jacket

French Police Patrol Jacket

This is a navy patrol jacket from French police stock, cut in the IKE style. IKE describes a short, waist-length jacket, named for the field jacket General Eisenhower made famous in the Second World War. The short length keeps the hem clear of a duty belt and the hips, so the jacket stays out of the way when you sit, drive or reach. It suits collectors of European police uniform, reenactors, and anyone who wants a plain navy work jacket with real service history behind it.

Features

• Cotton-Polyester Shell — The outer is a cotton and polyester blend with a smooth, slightly glossy finish that sheds light rain and wipes clean.
• Navy Blue Colorway — The jacket is a solid dark navy throughout, the standard color of French police uniform.
• Waist-Length IKE Cut — The hem sits at the waist, so it rides above a belt and does not bunch when you are seated.
• Stand-Up Collar With Snap Tab — A tall collar closes across the throat with a snap tab to block wind at the neck.
• Full-Length Front Zip — A single zipper runs from hem to collar for quick on and off.
• Slanted Snap Hand Pockets — Two angled pockets at the front sit where your hands fall naturally, each closing with a snap.
• Ribbed Knit Cuffs — Stretch-knit cuffs hold the sleeves at the wrist and keep cold air from running up the arm.
• Gathered Waistband — The hem is drawn in at the sides to give the jacket its classic bloused IKE shape.
• Chest Yoke Seam — A horizontal seam across the chest and back sets the upper panel apart, a detail typical of service-issue outerwear.

Issue Specification

This jacket was made for French police service, not for the fashion market, and it is built to that brief. The shell is a cotton and polyester blend, finished in navy with snap hardware matched to the fabric. Buying genuine issue means you get the original cut and fittings, which matters to collectors and reenactors and holds up well for everyday wear.