Metropolitan Police Patrol Jacket

Met Police Patrol Jacket

This patrol jacket was issued to officers of London's Metropolitan Police Service and cut for long shifts on foot in British weather. The black polyester and cotton shell, high collar and covered front keep wind off the body. It is a practical outer layer for walking, commuting or yard work, and a genuine piece of UK service uniform for collectors and anyone kitting out a period or police-themed outfit.

Features

• Genuine Police Issue — Made for and issued to the Metropolitan Police Service rather than produced for the fashion market.
• Polyester And Cotton Shell — The blended fabric pairs the toughness and quick drying of polyester with some of the comfort of cotton.
• Stand-Up Collar — A tall collar closes with a metal snap at the throat to block wind around the neck.
• Covered Snap Front — A storm placket, the overlapping strip of fabric down the front, closes with metal press studs and shields the opening from weather.
• Two Lower Flap Pockets — Flapped pockets at the hips hold gloves, keys or a notebook and keep rain out.
• Chest Slots — Two short flapped openings sit high on the chest, one on each side.
• Yoke Seam Construction — A seamed panel across the chest and shoulders gives the jacket its structured patrol shape.
• Hip-Length Cut — The body falls below the waist for extra coverage without getting in the way when you walk or sit.

Issue And Construction

Built to a police service specification, this jacket follows the plain, functional pattern of UK patrol outerwear: black fabric, snap hardware throughout and no fussy trim. That specification was written for daily wear by working officers, which is why issued kit like this holds up better than most high-street jackets. Owning the original also gives you real provenance, something a lookalike cannot offer.