In the 1970's the Danish government needed a jack(et) of all trades. As a civil defense worker, you could be putting out a house fire one day and building a flood wall during a rainstorm the next. Not to mention, there was always the fear of the Cold War going hot. The Danish answer to this problem? The M71 Civil Defense Jacket, which is just as fashionable as it is functional.
Predecessor to the , this jacket is a little heavier at benefit to the user, and a lot more subtle. Despite them being made in the 70s and 80s, these remain in excellent condition. It sports many of the same features as the M84 such as being fire retardant and size adjustable, while having a more subdued overall look for everyday wearing.
Specs
- Water resistant
- Fire retardant fabric treatment
- Drawstring adjustable waist
- Drawstring adjustable chest
- Four large front pockets with Velcro flaps
- Shielded, heavy duty zipper with flared pull tab for ease of use with gloves
- Epaulette straps on shoulders
- Button wrist fasteners
- Danish Civil Defense Force emblem on right shoulder
- Reinforced stitching on elbows
- Made of 100% cotton
- Internal cotton netting on upper half of chest and back
Sizing
Danish jackets and tops are sized using your overall height, and the circumference of your chest in centimeters.
For convenience, we have translated these measurements into a table for all the currently available M71 Civil Defense Jacket sizes.
| Size | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) |
| 1 | 157 - 168 | 87 - 93 |
| 3 | 164 - 174 | 98 - 105 |
| 4 | 169 - 178 | 89 - 97 |
| 5 | 171 - 183 | 96 - 102 |
| 6 | 173 - 182 | 92 - 98 |
| 7 | 171 - 183 | 103 - 108 |
| 8 | 183 - 195 | 92 - 99 |
| 9 | 184 - 195 | 100 - 108 |
| 10 | 184 - 195 | 116 - 122 |
Condition
The jacket will have no tears, stains, or rips. All hardware on the jacket is functional and lightly used at most.
