Swedish M59 Jacket JKT39

First designed in 1959,these jackets were worn by the Swedish army throughout the 60’s to 90’s.They are an un-lined heavy weight cotton garment in the distinctive Swedish army emerald green.They feature a button front, two front button pockets,one internal chest and fob pocket on the left side and two on the lower back similar to the Wool jackets(JKT32) They also feature a strange flap which is secured behind the rear pockets.This was designed to pass forward between the legs and button to the front keeping the jacket securely in place – similar to that used on the British Paratroop ‘Denison’ Smock.Swedish military sizing can be confusing but we have sorted them into these sizes:

Swedish size: C48 – 96cm chest  (regular height approx 170/180cm)

Swedish size:C50 – 100cm chest (regular height approx 170/180cm)

Swedish size C56 – 112cm chest (regular height approx 170/180cm)

Swedish size C62 – 124cm chest (regular height approx 170/180cm)

Swedish size C152 – 104cm chest (tall height approx 180/190cm)

Swedish size D108 – 108cm chest (short height approx 160/170cm)