Italian Carabinieri Gore-Tex Parka with Fleece Liner

Carabinieri Gore-Tex Parka

This is the navy blue foul-weather parka of Italy's Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie that serves as both a police force and a branch of the armed forces. A Gore-Tex shell keeps out rain and wind, and a zip-in fleece liner adds warmth when the temperature drops, so one coat covers most of the year. Collectors of police and military uniforms will want it, and so will anyone after a well-built rain parka with real provenance.

Features

• Gore-Tex Shell — The outer layer uses a waterproof, breathable membrane that blocks rain while letting sweat vapor escape, so you stay dry from both sides.
• Zip-In Fleece Liner — A separate insulated liner zips into the shell for cold weather and comes out when you only need rain protection.
• Carabinieri Print Lining — The liner's inner face carries a repeating pattern of the Carabinieri name and the corps' flaming grenade emblem.
• Red Piping And Epaulettes — Red piping runs across the front and back yokes and edges the buttoned shoulder straps, matching the Carabinieri's traditional uniform trim.
• Silver Collar Stars — Five-pointed stars on each collar point are the stellette worn by all Italian military personnel.
• Storm Flap Front Closure — A full-length zipper sits behind a snap-fastened placket that keeps wind and rain off the zip.
• Flapped Lower Pockets — Two large hip pockets close with snap-down flaps to keep contents in and water out.
• Adjustable Cuffs And Hem — Elastic cuffs with snap tabs and drawcord toggles at the hem let you seal out drafts.
• Rib-Knit Collar — A soft knit collar inside the outer collar closes the gap at the neck.

Issued To The Carabinieri

This parka was made for the Carabinieri, and its insignia, piping and printed lining are all original to that issue. The cut is long enough to cover the hips, with a straight body that leaves room for a uniform or sweater underneath. Snaps at the back of the collar and an interior issue label round out the original specification.