Original 1954 Dated British Army Middle Parka - Size 8 44l Worn during official duties

Worn during official duties

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Maps of the Western Front in the Great War depicting British and German trenches

The coat was made of heavy

Original 1954 Dated British Army Middle Parka - Size 8 44l Worn during official dutiesAn original 1954 Dated British Army Middle Parka in size No. 8. During the Korean War, it became evident that the British Army needed more suitable cold weather clothing. The greatcoat in issue at the beginning of the Korean War was not sufficient for the extreme cold temperatures faced by soldiers in Korea leading to the development of the Middle Parka. Officially designated 'Parkas, Middle (Without Hood), this pattern of parka takes some of its