Front view of TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Opened TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Rear view of TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Soldier crouching while wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Masked soldier wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Helmeted man wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Soldier doing a money spread while wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket pockets
TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket rear pockets
Soldier aiming weapon while wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Soldier on the phone while wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket
Two soldiers wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jackets
Swiss soldiers shooting at helicopter while wearing TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jackets
Retro Swiss military instructional video for TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket

Americana Pipedream Apparel

Issued TAZ 57 Alpenflage M61/70 Field Jacket

$36.99
Description

Please read our Sizing Guide to eliminate unnecessary returns. Sleeves on these run a little short, so please size up if you prefer longer sleeves that may cover parts of your hand.

Looking for a superbly utilitarian and practical jacket? We've got you covered! The Alpenflage field jacket is the most pocket-heavy piece of surplus we've ever seen.

Swiss military surplus is also famously durable. Heavy cotton canvas fabric, heavy stitching. You can beat up Swiss surplus, it’s made to take lots of punishment and be easily repairable.

TAZ 57 Alpenflage Camo & Its History

TAZ 57 "Alpenflage" is a Swiss variety of German Leibermuster. Some sources say that the Swiss obtained the pattern directly from WWII-era German uniform textile manufacturing lines from Czechoslovakia sometime postwar.

The Alpenflage Field Jacket

These field jackets were issued to combat troops of the Swiss army. After 1970 these uniforms were issued alongside a daypack that buckled onto the jacket itself, taking the place of traditional load bearing gear in use by other militaries at the time. The remainder of the combat loadout was stored in the jacket's TEN pockets. Yes, we said ten.

This jacket was used to carry the complete combat loadout of the average infantryman, from ammunition and anti-tank grenades to blankets and rations. See attached video for more uniform history and details.

Lovingly named the Vierfruchtpyama (four fruit pajamas) by Swiss troops, we think you'll find the Alpenflage field jacket to be wanting in neither drip nor pockets.

This is technically not the official designation for these jackets. They were made in at least two types during mass production: the Kampfanzug 61 and Kampfanzug 70.

The Short & Sweet:

  • Genuine Schweizer Armee surplus
  • Issued; Good condition
  • Most jackets date from between 1961 and 1975
  • Heavyweight cotton/polyester canvas blend
  • Reinforced elbows
  • 10 usable pockets, snap cap closure
  • Two zip-up pockets on bottom interior
  • Zip-up and snap cap front
  • Stowable hood that fits over helmet
  • May or may not include infrared veil
  • Elastic zip-up cuffs
  • Button-up shoulder epaulets
  • Rings on front for attaching the integrated rucksack 

Sizing Guide:

Model is 5' 11" and 160 pounds wearing a size medium.

Swiss sizing uses pit-to-pit measurements in centimeters to denote sizes.

To find your pit-to-pit size, take a well-fitting shirt and lay it flat on the ground. Measure it from armpit to armpit. This number is your pit-to-pit size measurement.

For example, a medium (48) measures 19" from pit to pit.

A large (52) measures 20.5" from pit to pit.

An extra large (56) measures 22" from pit to pit.

Size
Size: Medium
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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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