M42 Overcoat opinions
Hi so I was looking at this M42 overcoat and I noticed it had a black hood on it. Were these commonplace for m42's, or was this just a variant? I've found pictures of german POWs in the ardennes with m42 overcoats with what appears to be a hood or toque. Any feedback is appreciated!
It is fine.
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Here's another photo of german POWs from the battle of the bulge, I'm assuming they're wearing toques. However I can't find any pictures of information on m42's with hoods that explain it's significance. Hoping you guys know a bit on this topic.
The hood was introduced after experience of the Russian winter.
There is a photo of the greatcoat with hood in the book "The Black Angels".
Cheers, Ade.
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its a good one as Ade stated.
Nice looking m42 with large collar unique to them. timothy
Hi,
can you let me know your opinions about this german coat? I don't collect German staff, so I will happy for every answer.
Regards
Janko
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Thank you,
can you let me know which model is it please? I collect Yugoslavian and Soviet militaria, not German. Why mine coat has no hood like the coat above?
Last edited by Janko; 10-11-2015 at 09:13 AM.
Hi Janko, not all had hoods fitted to them. Note the example which starts this thread is also fully lined.
Cheers, Ade.
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