1970s US Army M65 Extreme Cold Weather Lined ParkaThis example is a 1972 U. S. Army Extreme Cold Weather Parka, part of the M 65 cold weather system. The removable liner dates from 1976, reflecting the modular design of the U. S. Army field clothing system, where components could be replaced or combined across different production years. The winter hood with fur ruff was issued separately from the parka, meaning hoods and parkas often came from different production contracts and years. On this