Rothco M-51 Fishtail Parka - Sage Green

Classic M-51 Fishtail Parka

The Rothco M-51 Fishtail Parka is a long, hooded cold-weather coat modeled on the parka the U.S. Army issued in 1951. A cotton outer shell blocks wind, and a quilted liner buttons in when the temperature drops. It suits anyone who wants a coat that covers the hips and upper thighs, handles daily wear, and carries the original military cut. The model is wearing it in olive drab.

Features

• 100% Cotton Shell — The outer layer is all cotton, so it is breathable and holds up to regular wear.
• Removable Quilted Liner — A polyester liner with wave-pattern quilting buttons inside for extra warmth and comes out for milder days.
• Brass Zipper With Storm Flap — The brass front zipper sits under a snap-closed storm flap, a fabric panel that keeps wind and rain off the zip line.
• Fishtail Rear Flap — The back hem extends into a tail that snaps up, the detail that gives the fishtail parka its name.
• Drawstring Hood, Waist And Hem — Cords at the hood, waist and bottom hem cinch the coat closer to the body to keep out drafts.
• Two Large Flap Pockets — Angled front pockets with covering flaps hold gloves, a phone or other small items.
• Adjustable Button Cuffs — Button tabs at each wrist tighten the sleeve opening over gloves or bare wrists.
• Button Epaulets — Shoulder straps that button down, a standard feature on military-pattern coats.

Shell And Liner Build

This is a commercial reproduction built to the layout of the 1951 Army design, not surplus issue. The cotton shell is the outer layer, and the separate quilted polyester liner gives you two coats in one: wear the shell alone in cool weather, or button in the liner for winter. The cut is long and roomy enough to layer a sweater or jacket underneath.