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WWII 648TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION EXTREME COLD WEATHER XL JACKET PARKA 1939 MEASURED ARMPIT TO ARMPIT IS 52 INCHES MAKING THIS A XL ORIGINAL ARMY ISSUED EXTREME COLD WEATHER PARKA DATED 1939 VERY COOL FIND : THIS JACKET WAS WORN BY THE 648TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION THAT WAS DEACTIVATED IN 1945 THE ZIPPERS TELLS THE STORY ON THIS JACKET THE CONMAR ZIPPER DATES BACK TO THE LATE 30s and MANUFACTURED ZIPPERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE THE SCOVILL COMPANY WAS FOUNDED IN 1812 AND INTRODUCED ITS FIRST ZIPPER IN THE LATE 1930s For sale is a RARE ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1939 WWII PARKA SIZE 52, in very good condition. The jacket has some wear (see all photos) and shows some signs of wear, to be expected for an item of this age. All the buttons are original. The hood is lined with genuine wool mouton and features a chin strap. Conmar zipper works flawlessly. All Measurements Taken Flat Chest: 26 inches Making this a 52 chest which is XL Length: 30 inches ( FROM BASE OF NECK TO THE LOWER HEM ) Sleeve: 23 1/2 inches ( PLEASE SEE PHOTOS) Color: Green Condition: Great, Used, 1st Button Different Color than Rest Defects: 2nd and 4th (Last) Loops are Broken, Fur Hood Lining SMALL TEAR in 2 Places The 648th Tank Destroyer Battalion was a tank destroyer battalion of the United States Army that served during WWII. The battalion was activated at Camp Bowie, formed around a cadre drawn from the 628th Tank Destroyer Battalion. IF YOU FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THIS LISTING , PLEASE MESSAGE ME RIGHT AWAY AND I WILL FIX IT, OUR GOAL IS TO 100 PERCENT SATISFY YOU. WE SEND TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS IF THE ITEM QUALIFIES. ALL MY STORE ITEMS CAN BE SENT INTERNATIONALLY THRU THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM . BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TAXES, AND ADDITIONAL COUNTRY REGULATED FEES. WE WILL SEND TO THE SHIPPING CENTER IN KENTUCKY AND WILL SEND IT TO YOUR ADDRESS IN YOUR COUNTRY EXCEPT RESTRICTED COUNTRIES, INTERNATIONAL BUYERS CANNOT BUY ANY MILITARY ITEMS IN MY STORE OR ANY RESTRICTED ITEMS THAT DEEMS RESTRICTED. THE GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS TO PURCHASE FROM UNITED STATES SELLERS LIKE MYSELF, YOU SIMPLY CALL AND ENROLL. Thank You for looking at my Store. I am a United States Army Veteran and our Store is Veteran Owned and we count on an honest transaction. We have a no hassle return Policy. It?s really simple if you don?t like it please return the item and I will issue you a refund. I have quickly learned that Customer Satisfaction is the number one Priority. My Store is open for Business and I invite everyone to take a quick look at what I have...Just click here and see all that I have We now ship every day to include SATURDAY AND SUNDAY? which means our carrier service now picks up 7 Days a week. If you BUY TODAY? your ITEM will get out no later than 72 hours after your purchase. It will have the best head start as it will be processed at the Denver Hub within 72 Hours of your purchase. Even if you buy at night your Item will be processed the next two mornings and will be at the Denver Hub WITHIN 72 HOURS. We have Incredible FAST SHIPPING and again WE NOW SHIP ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. If you have any questions please MESSAGE ME... If you have any CONCERNS please MESSAGE ME. If you have any ISSUES with your Item please let me fix it. I count on your Business and in return I will give you an Honest Auction. I look forward to doing Business with you. View more great items