Features: Parka: 80% cotton, 20% nylon, Liner: 100% polyester filling, 100% nylon outer shell, Fur hood: 65% cotton / 25% nylon shell, 85% wool / 15% nylon lining, Waist drawstring, Deep lined pockets, Adjustable cuffs, Detachable liner with buttons, Detachable hood with buttons, Armpit-to-armpit measurement across front: S=27, M=28", L=30", Armpit-to-cuff measurement: S=22", M=22", L=23", Overall length (front): S=36", M=36", L=37", Overall length (back): S=43", M=43", L=44", Weight: S=1.8kg, M=1.85kg, L=1.9kg. The US fishtail parka was introduced in 1951 and issued to troops serving in the Korean war. It was designed to afford good protection against freezing conditions. Then in the 1960s, Brtish Mods made these parkas part of their uniform. You were not a proper mod unless you sported a fishtail parka. All in all, this is an extremely warm and comfortable parka, with classic mod style. This item is genuine US Army issue. These parkas come up extremely large - generally around 2 sizes larger than you might expect. So if you normally take a large, then a small fishtail will probably be a good fit. Please note - we have a limited quantity of these fishtail parkas WITHOUT the detachable hoods. These are being offered at £20 less than the price shown above. If you would like one of these without a hood, then please add the parka to your basket as normal and then enter the promotion code NOHOOD to receive your discount. We will then send the parka without a hood. This item is genuine military issue but unused."