Is it a bush shirt? Is it a great coat? Nah mate, it's kind of a mix! Affectionately also called a Swannie (after a famous wool brand Swanndri, though these are manufactured elsewhere in New Zealand), these wool coats are a bit legendary.

Back in the day (70-90's ish), some New Zealand soldiers found missing need in the uniform and privately purchased olive Swannies - to which the NZ Defence Force thought bugger that, let's have some made for proper uniform. Voila, NZDPM wool jackets arrived on the scene. These things are thick, heavy weight wool and bulky. Kind of why they didn't get adopted that well. In the end, NZDF rolled out the NZDPM windproof. Many farmers took up stock of these wooly coats when they could, as they are great for the cold outdoors and a classic Kiwi style garment.

This version of the NZDPM wool jacket has 2 chest pockets and a waist draw cord. The hood has a draw cord, button fastening front and is removable with a zipper (compatible with the YKK 5V zipped wool hoods we may have in stock if you want a spare). The 2 pocket version is generally a little less heavy in weave thickness compared to the 4 pocket version (there are some exceptions, varying by manufacturer), but still has that heft, coming in at over 1kg. In ''Good'' condition, these have variation in shades and may have areas of wear, but these are quality oldschool, grunty coats that will serve you well. No wonder they are collectable now!

Features:

• Genuine New Zealand Army surplus
• 100% wool coat
• Zip and buttoned front
• YKK Zippers
• Two buttoned chest pockets
• Button adjustable cuffs
• Removable hood (zippered) with draw cord and button closure
• Shoulder epaulettes
• High neck collar
  
• Waist draw cords
• Mid thigh length

Sizing/Fit: To find your jacket size, measure the circumference of your chest, just under the armpits. For more information on shirt sizes, check out our sizing guide.
Weight: Approx 1.2kg (varies with manufacturer)
Content: 100% Wool
Colour: New Zealand DPM
Condition: Used/Good -  Item is well used. There may be marks/stains/scratches or repairs, but it is still in functioning order. If you want more information on our condition ratings, check out our condition guide