Classic M51 / M-1951

Classic M-1951 Fishtail Parka | The Classic M51 fishtail parka has a plain hood which is permanently fixed to the outer shell. Into the plain hood attaches the winter hood which is fur trimmed. We have added a plain hood option to the listing for those customers who prefer the plain hood style and do not wish to buy the separate M51 parka winter hood.

Our M51 parka coats are roughly 80% cotton / 20% nylon which is correct for original 2nd Gen M-1951 fishtail parkas. We are aware that a competitor is offering a similar parka at a slightly lower price. However, those parkas are 100% cotton which is not correct and are far cheaper to produce.

£95 Plain Hood Option | £135 Faux Fur Winter Hood Option | £175 Real Fur Winter Option.

All of the above parka coat options come with the outer shell and detachable quilted liner.

SIZING GUIDE | Please see the sizing tab for specific measurements. The parka coats are two sizes different to normal High Street sizing i.e. A small M51 parka is a large in reality. A medium M51 is an XL. Specific measurements are shown in the sizing tab.

PARKA BADGES | Please see our Parka Badges. We send the parka badges loose in the pocket and not stitched into place. This is because a customer may need an exchange, or a refund. The parka badges are optional and not compulsory. Please bypass the option when checking out if you desire a plain fishtail parka coat. Jam Large Parka Badge is 25cm in diameter and perfect for the back of fishtail parkas. U.S. Army Name Tape measures 12cm in width x 2.8cm height and is positioned on the left chest area. All other badges shown are small and measure approximately 8.5cms in diameter.

Using all original materials (Cotton / Nylon Mix), buttons and working from exact original patterns and using an M-65 type liner as well as following the M-65 sizing, this is a truly excellent M-1951 parka which will not be costing you an arm and a leg 🙂 …and does not have all the sizing problems and issues of original M-1951’s.. Also, we can also offer “women’s” and smaller sizing, thank goodness I hear you say !! :)…Size guide below…and….please BE SURE to read it before ordering….:) So, for all of you who want that classic M-1951 look without the hefty price tag, we are very proud to offer you, the Classic M-1951 Fishtail Mod Parka….

Classic M-1951 Review | This parka is as warm as the M-65, and as stylish as the original M-51 and follows the same style as the iconic parka’s worn in Quadrophenia. And on a personal note, I will say, as someone who has handled and seen more original parka kit than any man alive, this really is a very good M-1951…and for the money, you won’t beat it:). The wool-lined faux fur hood attachment buttons into the permanently attached hood which forms part of the outer shell. Due to customer demand, we now offer the option of upgrading the faux fur hood with real fur. Please see the payment buttons below if you wish to order a real fur hood upgrade.

• Cotton 73% Nylon 27%
• M65 Type Nylon Detachable Liner
• M51 Parka Buttons
• Winter Fur M-1951 Detachable Parka Hood
• Label Stamps To Hoods As Per Original M-1951 Fishtail Parkas

If you read the size chart above you will be able to easily choose the right size for you.

How ??….easy, I recommend a tape measure and taking your measurements first, i.e. Chest, measure around under your arms, arm length from shoulder seam to the end of the cuff, and for length, simply check length of parka then run the tape measure from your neck line down….

Then, check your measurements against the size chart and you can find your best fit…

For chest size, you want 6-8 inches spare..so if your chest measures exactly 42 inches, you want a 50″ size small parka.

The majority of orders are dispatched within 2 – 3 days. Please allow up to 7 working days for customised orders.

Delivery Times UK, EU, and Worldwide

OK few notes on delivery times etc, as stated clearly we aim to dispatch the majority of all orders within 2 to 3 days of receipt of payment. Specific customisation work may mean that the order can take up to 7 days prior to dispatch. Please contact us if you should need to discuss.

UK Mainland | Our couriers are either Royal Mail or DPD who provide a Next Day delivery service for all UK Mainland orders. You will receive a dispatch text message, or email with a one hour delivery window notification.

UK Off Shore & Scottish Highlands | We use Royal Mail Special Next Day delivery for all Off Shore orders under 2kg. Above 2kg have to be sent via DPD.

EU Orders | are sent via Royal Mail and should arrive with you within 3 to 5 days once the order is dispatched.

WW Orders Under 2kg | orders under 2kg in weight are sent via Royal Mail as long as the destination offers a fully tracked service. If not, we send via a courier service and sometimes it necessary to contact the customer for any difference in price owed. Delivery times for Royal Mail are normally 5 to 7 days. Courier service delivery times are normally 2 to 3 days.

WW Orders 2kg & Above | All orders over 2kg are sent via UPS, or TNT and only take 2 to 5 days for USA, Australia etc. The service is fully tracked.

All goods must be returned in the same new condition has they were dispatched. No refunds will be issued for goods returned that are deemed to be in a poor condition. If we are unable to sell the returned item(s) then we will not issue a refund. Any tags should be left intact and the goods should not be worn out. We have had several parka coats returned recently absolutely stinking of smoke. This is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Goods smelling of smoke are no longer in new condition and cannot be sold. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ITEMS RETURNED SMELLING OF SMOKE.