Original 1954 Dated British Army Middle Parka - Size 8 german badges and medals and the Far East

and the Far East

this pouch represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of British Army history

along with inscriptions indicating the value and the year of minting

and a blade

Original 1954 Dated British Army Middle Parka - Size 8 german badges and medals and the Far EastAn 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