where eagles dare packs

[andybysea]

Hmmm just watched a clip on youtube could only see inside of a hood on a scene but yep looks more splinter pattern and googling it, it says 1945 pattern splinter D .

 

[mickeyluv]

I think i read somewhere that they were an experimental pattern, (edit: it was in this thread towards the end, http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/where-eagles-dare-reversible-parka.154784/ )

 

[Tiley]

I actually have one of the jackets made by the guy at Extreme Outdoor Clothing. I will try and post a picture of it as soon as time permits but I seem to remember that the camo. pattern was one developed for the Alpenkorps later on in the war. The jacket I have is a terrific - if totally indulgent/obsessive - garment; but then, that's the penalty of being a dyed-in-the-wool fan. Having sourced the Alpenkorps edelweiss badges, I reckon I might have to sniff out one of those rucksacks to match it... or maybe not...

Anyway, I'll put up a photo(s) of it as soon as I am able.

 

[PDA1]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/124693832@N02/

Here's one of my two repro P42 pattern Bergens. Modelled (copied) from the Bergen Telemark. One has a small slit (easily repairable) which you can have - just pay postage). Empty, it weighs 3.2 kilos or so. They must have bleached or blancoed the ones used in the film, as the originals (I used it in the late 50s and early 60s) are olive.

 

[Old Bones]

I think i read somewhere that they were an experimental pattern​

According to this website http://arniesairsoft.co.uk/news2/10493 - 'the jackets used were extremely rare prototype camouflage garments developed during the later part of World War 2'. Apparently they had the designation of M45. Of course this begs the question of why bother using a rare prototype camo pattern, which wasn't even available when the film is vaguely set, instead of an easily obtainable one which was. But since the film is entertaining, but totally nonsense, its best not to think about it. In fact, according to this thread http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188636&highlight=eagles+dare&page=11 they might have been made for the film anyway, and so were not original.

Here is the Extreme 'Where Eagles Dare' jacket:

And the Standard Splinter Pattern jacket - the real thing is in a previous post

and then a decent repro:

You pays your money, you takes your choice. But life is the art of the possible, and since the film version was basically non existant anyway, and certainly is now, the nearest to what might have actually been worn isnt a bad compromise.

Now I'm going to have to check out 'The Eagle Has Landed' jacket as well. I'm beginning to worry how much time I'm spending on this...

 

[swotty]

Its a funny old world....it appears reproductions of the reversible jackets are available from aliexpress along with a full range of German WW2 uniforms.....who'd have thought!

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/WW2-...ERSIBLE-PARKA-IN-SIZES-31711/32274341523.html

 

[boney gumbo mcgee]

epicmilitaria sell a good range of repro kit, probably all made in the same chinese factory though.

Never bought any of their repro kit, but have dealt with them in the past through their ebay shop and always found them good.

http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.php/548/splinter-camouflage-padded-parka

 

[Old Bones]

I spotted that one, but as you can see below, I thought it wasn't quite 'right' - the base colour looks a bit light, but that could just be the photo.

Personally, I thought the Aliexpress one looked OKish. I have to agree with Swotty - being able to buy German WW2 uniforms from China does seem a bit odd!