HOOD, WINTER, W/ SYNTHETIC FUR RUFF Size:O/S as well as Roosevelt's famous

as well as Roosevelt's famous “Rough Riders” cavalry

utilizing a combination-tanned 1/2-inch length sheepskin for added warmth and comfort

designs had developed away from those of the 1910s and 20s that were highly exposed to the elements

a technique common in the 1960s and 70s

HOOD, WINTER, W/ SYNTHETIC FUR RUFF Size:O/S as well as Roosevelt's famousThere were two types of M 65 hoods: a fur type and the synthetic fur type. Synthetic fur is considered to be the most common type seen in today's vintage market. The detachable hood was designed for the M 65 system, and its oversized nature allowed it to be able to be worn over a soldiers helmet in extreme weather conditions. The hood also had backwards compatibility and could be integrated with its previous M 1951 parka. Cotton Nylon Fabric Melton