DPM Para Smock-Unissued 1987

Having never handled or seen one of these in the flesh before was surprised how different the material feels compared to British DPM-quite lightweight and plasticy/nylon feel to ut.

Yes, the material has a heavy synthetic content. You've got the later contract model, these were surplused in large numbers to the civilian market in the late 80s and I am not certain they were ever issued.

koalorka wrote:Yes, the material has a heavy synthetic content. You've got the later contract model, these were surplused in large numbers to the civilian market in the late 80s and I am not certain they were ever issued.

This one cretainly seems to have had little if any use.

Gulf91 wrote:

koalorka wrote:Yes, the material has a heavy synthetic content. You've got the later contract model, these were surplused in large numbers to the civilian market in the late 80s and I am not certain they were ever issued.

This one cretainly seems to have had little if any use.

I can't confirm or disprove the above, but in the surplus shops here in Canada, these Thompson jackets predominate and they are all in brand new condition.

I was issued and still have, the same Smock from the same year and maker.

Ive never seen one on the surplus market

I used to have one of these in XL which I got brand new from Brigade Quartermasters many years ago. I also has the one exactly like it except in OD which I was told was the jumpmaster model. Regretibly, I traded both away. I think it was the coolest piece of camo I have had.
maybe I'l look for another one.

Jumper wrote:I was issued and still have, the same Smock from the same year and maker.

Hi when I was there all had 2 P-Smocks. One for Garrison had a OSONS patch, the one for exercises,or combat had no OSONS Patch.

I have one of these in a small long size if anyone's interested ??? It's mint too.

Dave

Bury_Dave wrote:I have one of these in a small long size if anyone's interested ??? It's mint too.

Dave

Very Interested please pm me.

A while back I saw a few of these at Crown Surplus in Calgary, Alberta. Even had a few 70's dated ones. Very pricey though.

This is now available for sale and in the FOR SALE section.

Thanks

treetop wrote:I also has the one exactly like it except in OD which I was told was the jumpmaster model.

You were misinformed. The green nylon smocks predate the DPM smocks and were issued in the 1950's and 60's. They are now much more scarce than the DPM version.

Here is an example of the green nylon Parachute Smock.   The wool collar has been lined with camouflage parachute material.

Absolutely beautiful Olive piece...

Always have loved the Olive combat uniforms of our neighbors to the north ...


Rip....

That's very interesting Ed as the name tag is normally on the other side. Often you will see the name tags on the green smocks on a white backing and were stenciled rather than embroidered.

Yes, I agree, the nametag is not usually sewn under the parachute wings. This smock was given to me by the owner along with his BD uniform from he same period, so even though I am skeptical about the location of the nametag, I don't want to alter the integrity of the piece.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CANADIAN-MILITARY-DPM-CAMO-PARATROOPER-JUMP-SMOCK-MINT-UNISSUED-/111222452967?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item19e55ff2e7

NOT mine but interesting to see what it will go for.

This can go if anybody interested.

edstorey wrote:Yes, I agree, the nametag is not usually sewn under the parachute wings.   This smock was given to me by the owner along with his BD uniform from he same period, so even though I am skeptical about the location of the nametag, I don't want to alter the integrity of the piece.

I believe that your decision not to alter your smock was very wise indeed. I have recently seen several photographs from the time frame that the green smocks were used and noted that name tags were indeed being worn on the left side and not just on jump smocks. Although I never suspected that your smock was incorrect at the time it did seem odd but know I know better.