Swiss Link Italian Parachute Combat Jacket Unissued

The Swiss Link Italian Parachute Combat Jacket is an unissued military surplus field jacket: new old stock that was never worn or fielded, though it may show light storage marks from years in military inventory. Constructed from 95% cotton in the Italian Mimetico Roma 90 camouflage pattern, it features a front button closure, two sleeve exterior pockets, and two interior pockets. Available in X-Large (54) and 2X-Large (58).

A Camouflage Pattern with a Distinct History

The Mimetico Roma 90 pattern, often called Roma-90 Woodland, was introduced in the early 1990s as Italy modernized its field uniforms between the older Telo Mimetico patterns and the later Vegetato. Drawing influence from the U.S. M81 Woodland, Roma-90 was tuned for Mediterranean terrain with bold green, brown, and black shapes on a tan-olive base, producing a higher-contrast look that is distinctively Italian. It became standard issue across the Italian Army throughout the 1990s and appeared on field jackets, airborne two-piece suits, and flak vests during NATO and peacekeeping missions in the Balkans. Though phased out after Vegetato was adopted in 2004, Roma-90 gear continued to be drawn from stockpiles for years and is now sought by collectors for its historical place in Italian military dress.

Unissued Condition: What That Means

Unissued means this jacket is genuine military new old stock, produced for and accepted into Italian military inventory but never issued to or worn by a soldier. It left the supply chain intact. Storage marks such as fold creases, light discoloration, or depot stamps may be present, but the jacket has not seen field use. Buyers who want an original Roma-90 piece in the closest possible condition to factory-new will find unissued stock the right choice over issued surplus.

Construction and Features

• Material: 95% cotton construction for breathability in field conditions
• Closure: Front button closure
• Sleeve pockets: One exterior pocket on each sleeve
• Interior pockets: Two interior pockets
• Camouflage: Mimetico Roma 90 (Roma-90 Woodland) pattern

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

This jacket suits collectors of Italian military surplus, historians, and outdoor enthusiasts who want a genuine Roma-90 Woodland field jacket in unissued condition. It is a strong choice for anyone seeking an original piece from Italy's 1990s airborne and field uniform program.

This jacket is only available in X-Large (54) and 2X-Large (58); buyers who need smaller sizes will not find them in this listing. Because this is a finite lot of military surplus stock, size availability cannot be guaranteed beyond current inventory and restocks are not expected.

Common Questions

What does "Unissued" mean for this jacket?

Unissued means the Italian Parachute Combat Jacket is genuine military new old stock, produced for and accepted into Italian military inventory but never issued to or worn by a soldier. It may show light storage marks such as fold creases or depot stamps, but it has not seen field use.

What is the Mimetico Roma 90 camouflage pattern?

Mimetico Roma 90, also called Roma-90 Woodland, is an Italian military camouflage pattern introduced in the early 1990s. It features bold green, brown, and black shapes on a tan-olive base, inspired by the U.S. M81 Woodland but adapted for Mediterranean terrain. It was standard issue in the Italian Army throughout the 1990s before being replaced by the Vegetato pattern in 2004.

What sizes are available?

The Italian Parachute Combat Jacket is available in X-Large (54) and 2X-Large (58), using Italian military sizing. No smaller sizes are included in this surplus lot.

What pockets does the jacket have?

The Italian Parachute Combat Jacket has one exterior pocket on each sleeve and two interior pockets, secured by a front button closure.

Will this item be restocked if my size sells out?

This jacket comes from a finite lot of Italian military surplus. Once the current inventory is gone, restocking is not expected. If your size is available now, that is the reliable window to purchase.