RARE Vintage Special Expeditions / Lindblad Parka Jacket - M.S. Caledonian Star - Antarctica Patches - Named/Cabined

A true piece of polar exploration history! This is a rare, vintage expedition parka issued by Special Expeditions (the predecessor to Lindblad Expeditions) for an Arctic or Antarctic voyage.

This jacket is loaded with unique features that make it highly desirable to collectors:

Key Features & Collector Value:

• Expedition Provenance: Issued by Special Expeditions, one of the pioneers of luxury/educational adventure travel (now Lindblad Expeditions).

• Personalized Tag: Features an inner tag with a name and cabin number, reading "NAME: JANICE ALLEN, CABIN #110," adding significant historical and collectible value.

• Ship Patch: Includes the iconic patch for the M.S. Caledonian Star, one of the legendary ships used for polar exploration.

• Voyage Patches: Adorned with several collectible destination patches, including Antarctica, Bergen, and a Lindblad Special Expeditions Discovery patch with a date range (appears to be a 1979-1999 commemorative patch).

• High-Quality Construction: Made by "Ship to Shore Expedition Gear," known for outfitting adventure travelers.

Jacket Details:

• Brand: Special Expeditions / Ship to Shore Expedition Gear

• Size: Medium (M)

• Color: Red

• Style: Insulated Parka with Hood (Long-Sleeve, Full-Zip)

• Outer Shell Fabric: 100% Nylon (Water and Wind Resistant)

• Insulation: 100% Polyester (Synthetic Fill for warmth)

• Lining: 100% Polyester Fleece (Body) / 100% Nylon (Sleeve)

• Features:

• Full-zip front with snap storm flap.

• Four large outer cargo pockets with Velcro closure.

• Adjustable interior waist drawstring.

• Attached hood.

• Heavy-duty YKK zippers.

• Interior fleece lining for warmth (in the main body).

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition. The color is vibrant. All patches are firmly attached. Zippers and snaps are fully functional. There are no major rips or tears. As expected for a vintage expedition jacket, there may be minor cosmetic wear, but overall, it is clean and ready to display or wear. (Please examine all high-resolution photos carefully.)

This is more than a jacket; it's a preserved piece of a journey to the ends of the Earth! Perfect for collectors of travel memorabilia, polar history, or vintage outdoor gear.