This is a highly authentic-looking piece that recreates the TAP 47/51 paratrooper jacket, a classic of the French Airborne Forces. Please note that this is a reproduction, not an original from that era.
“TAP” stands for the French term “Troupes Aéroportées” (Airborne Troops), and the TAP 47 series is known as the iconic combat uniform of the French Airborne Forces during the First Indochina War. With its numerous large pockets, snap buttons, and distinctive back detailing, it features a striking design that laid the foundation for subsequent French Airborne uniforms.While the Lizard camouflage is famous, this is a reproduction of the original OD jacket from that era.
This item is not an authentic 1950s French military piece but a reproduction of the TAP 47/51 believed to have been produced around the 1990s. What’s particularly interesting is the fabric—this piece was made by repurposing olive drab fabric that appears to be from an authentic U.S. military sleeping bag cover.It possesses the unique texture and durability characteristic of authentic military fabric, giving it a charm that sets it apart from mere modern replicas.
It features a large front pocket and makes extensive use of metal snaps throughout. The back also recreates the distinctive details characteristic of a TAP jacket, allowing you to fully appreciate the rugged charm unique to French Army paratrooper uniforms.
This is a used item. It shows signs of wear, scuffs, and light stains commensurate with its age, but these elements contribute to the unique atmosphere of this piece, made with authentic vintage fabric.
Product Name: TAP 47/51 Paratrooper Jacket Reproduction
Model: TAP 47/51 Type
Manufacture Date: Estimated circa 1990s
Fabric: Presumed to be authentic U.S. military sleeping bag cover fabric
Color: Olive Drab
Condition: USED
This is an intriguing jacket that blends the design of a vintage French military jacket with authentic U.S. military fabric—two distinct military elements fused into a single garment. It offers a different perspective from the original TAP jacket.
Please note that returns are not accepted for used items.
Size (measured flat)
: Shoulder width: 51 cm;
Chest width: 73 cm;
Sleeve length: 62 cm; Total
length: 68 cm
