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. Jackets are used and may have some fading, marks etc, some have insignia, some don’t, but all are still in very good wearable condition. 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)