To put it simply, this is the most over-engineered piece of clothing we've ever sold. Every single detail has been meticulously planned, right down to the high-qualityGerman zippers.Each finished parka represents a hilarious amount of labor — the sewing alonemust have taken hours.

There's a detachable collar and liner, a three-layer waterproof shell, a hook and loop secured system of deployable reflective panels, and pockets in the liner and on both sides of the shell.

The end result of this is a three-season jacket that can be configured for any weather and lights up like a ScotchliteChristmas tree on demand. The only thing missing is air conditioning and a built-in GPS.

It's also worth noting that this particular jacket is rare. We've seen a lot of Polizei parkas, and this is the only batch we've seen since finding an original batch back in 2018. From what we can tell these were produced under contract for Saarland, Germany's smallest state in both area and population.

Generations

The Gen 1 and Gen 2 parkas are very similar, andhave all of the features as seen in the 'Specs' section. However, there are a few differences:

Gen 1:These parkas were made under contract forSaarland in the early 2000's to mid 2000's. Parkas feature two side-zip pockets inbetween the upper breast pocket and hip pockets, and feature aSaarland patch sewn in, rather than as a separate embroidered velcro patch. Back flap is secured via a zipper, and Polizei text flap is secured by velcro when deployed. Modular Scotchlite panels at the bottom of the parka are secured by snaps rather than velcro.

Gen 2: Parkas were manufactured in the late 2000's to early 2010's. Parkas feature an embroidered Saarlandvelcro patch rather than a sewn in patch. Back flap is velcro only for deployment of the Polizei text. Modular Scotchlite panels at the bottom of the parka are secured by velcro.

Specs

• Waterproof membrane housed in a cotton/poly shell
• Concealable / deployable Scotchlite panels
  • Reversible one-sided wrist bands with snap adjustment
  • Three skirt panels swing out from inside parka
  • POLIZEI logo tagdeploys from back compartment
• Two-way separator hip zippers with snap support
  • Full customizable access to beltline without unzipping front storm flap
  • Become a Polizei sumo wrestler with increased crouching room
• Removable fleece liner
• Removable collar liner
• Four outside snap pockets
• Two inside zip pockets
• Zip and snap double-panel front stormflap
• Locker-loop and straps for shoulder marks

Back Logo Option

Some of the back POLIZEI logo tags have been removed before the parka was made surplus. This has not affected the structural integrity of the compartment. You just no longer have the reflective tag.

Saarland Polizei Crest & Patch Availability

Not every parka has one. Availability and form vary with parka and patch stock. 'First come first serve,' if size ordered permits patch ability.

Potential outcome:

• Hook & loop material with patchincluded
• Embroidered crest sewn on parka
• Hook & loop material without patch included
• Nothing / previous crest-seam ripped before it was made surplus

Condition

Parkas are in excellent condition, butmay have minor, cleanable cosmetic blems.Parkas are hand sorted to ensure no parka has cuts, holes,tears, or missing hardware.