WWII German winter parkas

[Smithy]

Oh yes! I had forgotten this film... unconsciously I was probably also influenced by Clin Eastwood and Richard Burton.

I would also have a hard time assuming the camouflage motif. But that's a very personal opinion and if I didn't care what people thought then it would be my choice.

I'll be completely honest Kermit, this isn't a parka that I just waltz around town in. We have a cottage/cabin up in the mountains (over 430 metres ASL) and that's where I wear it, and also for hunting, and also down in town when winter hits and I need something for shoveling snow and working outdoors. They are very practical parkas but I wouldn't use one for going to Starbucks for a coffee.

These Wehrmacht/W-SS parkas are workwear, not for poncing around in. But like I said if WWIII hit this would be the coat I take out the door. Terrifically functional.

 

[B-Man2]

just pulled the trigger on one of those "where eagles dare" parkas. the price was right, even with shipping to the us. also, having looked at other offerings, the wed version appears to be right up there with the best of the others. I will likey apply a water proof spray to it on both sides, so that in the event that it gets wet from rain or snow, it won't get the interior insulator blanket wet and heavy. more when it arrives. btw: the size 40 is 23" pit to pit, and the size 42 is 24" pit to pit.

Vic
Just out of curiosity, which company did you order from?

 

[Smithy]

Vic
Just out of curiosity, which company did you order from?

I reckon if Vic ordered an "Eagles Dare" one it has to be SoF Burt. I can't think of another company offering them as they're not technically "historically accurate".

 

[B-Man2]

I reckon if Vic ordered an "Eagles Dare" one it has to be SoF Burt. I can't think of another company offering them as they're not technically "historically accurate".

Thanks Tim …

 

[Kermit3D]

As suggested by Smithy, I will send an email to ATF to ask if there is any hope that the parka will be available again.

If we assume that the ATF parka is no longer available. The reproduction of SM wholesale seems to be of excellent quality... but I live in France and with the shipping and customs fees, the parka would cost me at least 500 euros... which is too much for me.

The parka sold by Nestof seems not too bad (except maybe the brown color ?), what do you think ?

Winter jacket - Mausgrau - mouse grey - repro

Perfect replica of WH/SS winter jacket - Mausgrau. Made of cotton

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A short video of the Nestof parka :

 

[Smithy]

Thought I'd put this in here, as it's a very famous photo but a good one, showing the M1942 version (probably medium to heavy weight issue). You can see how the elbows are missing the reinforcement patches that the M1944 had. Good photo though.

 

[Smithy]

Just for reference, I'll take some photos and detail photos of my ATF 1944 pattern parka. Just give me a day or two to do it.

 

[Kermit3D]

These parkas look really nice... but this is a Russian manufacturer.

Winter jacket parka field-gray Feldgrau 1942-45 Heer

Buy two-sided (fieldgray/white) reversible winter jacket parka: the uniform of the Wehrmacht in 1942-45. A unique copy of the original samples was made exclusively for the Replica store. Perfect for military-historical reconstruction.

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Winter jacket parka Splinter Splittertarn camouflage 1943-45 Wehrmacht

Buy two-sided (camouflage/white) winter jacket: Wehrmacht uniform. A unique copy of the original samples was made exclusively for the Replica store. Perfect for military-historical reconstruction.

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Winter jacket parka Oakleaf Eichenlaub Fall brown camouflage 1943-45 Waffen-SS

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WTF !

Baby suit for a photoset

Buy V-day baby suit for 8 May Victory day. Industrial manufacturing, soft cotton fabric, made in Russia! Sleep-suit and side-cap in one set. Delivery all over the world from 3 days! Shipping speed depends on shipping price.

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[B-Man2]

Thought I'd put this in here, as it's a very famous photo but a good one, showing the M1942 version (probably medium to heavy weight issue). You can see how the elbows are missing the reinforcement patches that the M1944 had. Good photo though.

On a side note it’s interesting that they painted their potato masher grenades white but they hadn’t gotten around to painting their helmets white yet. I guess that happened soon because it was 1942 and they started painting them right around that time .

 

[Smithy]

On a side note it’s interesting that they painted their potato masher grenades white but they hadn’t gotten around to painting their helmets white yet. I guess that happened soon because it was 1942 and they started painting them right around that time .

I think 1942 to 1943 was chaos for the Wehrmacht and W-SS Burt on the Eastern Front. I imagine the potato-mashers got a quick coat of paint whilst other equipment was being given a "winter" update.

It's a terrific photo though and one of the best from the period.

 

[Kermit3D]

Another American manufacturer who seems to offer very faithful reproductions :

Surcompany.com - Your source to everything German WWII. Top quality SS Tunics, Helmets, Visors, Breeches & much more!

Top quality German WWII reproduction clothing and accessories. Low Prices!

www.surcompany.com

 

[Chandler]

On a side note it’s interesting that they painted their potato masher grenades white but they hadn’t gotten around to painting their helmets white yet. I guess that happened soon because it was 1942 and they started painting them right around that time .

The parka's hood was made large to fit over the helmet -- instant camouflage.

 

[B-Man2]

I think 1942 to 1943 was chaos for the Wehrmacht and W-SS Burt on the Eastern Front. I imagine the potato-mashers got a quick coat of paint whilst other equipment was being given a "winter" update.

It's a terrific photo though and one of the best from the period.

I’ve been trying to see what pattern camo parka they had by looking at the area inside the hood but its impossible to tell .

 

[Silver Surfer]

yes soldier of fortune, Burt. best as I can tell, they are less expensive than any of the others I have looked at due to the gbp vs $ valuation.

 

[B-Man2]

I think 1942 to 1943 was chaos for the Wehrmacht and W-SS Burt on the Eastern Front. I imagine the potato-mashers got a quick coat of paint whilst other equipment was being given a "winter" update.

It's a terrific photo though and one of the best from the period.

I’ve been trying to

yes soldier of fortune, Burt. best as I can tell, they are less expensive than any of the others I have looked at due to the gbp vs $ valuation.

thanks Vic

 

[Pilot]

Pilot, please post more images of your German kits, I am interested.

And a question, can you still find early USAF Nylon stuff in south Korea, or its all gone to Japan?

Thanx,

D

Sure will do arround mid of Dec. when in Europe again.
Ja.. a lot of nylons arround here but mostly small sizes and if in good sizes larger than 42“ all goes to Japanese and Chinese collectors for prices called here as „mad…“… not so in Japan/China/Korea
Greetings from Seoul..

 

[Dany McDonald]

On a side note it’s interesting that they painted their potato masher grenades white but they hadn’t gotten around to painting their helmets white yet. I guess that happened soon because it was 1942 and they started painting them right around that time .

I think 1942 to 1943 was chaos for the Wehrmacht and W-SS Burt on the Eastern Front. I imagine the potato-mashers got a quick coat of paint whilst other equipment was being given a "winter" update.

Guys remember that once totally painted white, its hard to reverse the process, if lets say the conditions have change over a few days. Your stahlhelm is now standing out and your head is in it!!!

The grenade... well

D

 

[Dany McDonald]

Pilot,

What a fantastique view!

D

 

[Dany McDonald]

a lot of nylons arround here but mostly small sizes and if in good sizes larger than 42“ all goes to Japanese and Chinese collectors for prices called here as „mad…“… not here

Ah, yeah... not surprise.

Did you find your beautiful N-3A over there?

D

 

[Pilot]

Ah, yeah... not surprise.

Did you find your beautiful N-3A over there?

D

Yes N-3A and N-3 in Large both.