{"product_id":"bulgarian-peoples-army-50s-officers-grey-wool-greatcoat","title":"Bulgarian People's Army 50s Officer's Grey Wool Greatcoat - Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Waist pockets \u0026amp; 1 internal pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double breasted button w\/ hook \u0026amp; eye fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior officer's rank epaulettes, hook \u0026amp; eye collar, single vented rear, half back belt, shoulder epaulettes, engraved star buttons \u0026amp; red infantry collar tabs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Militaria \/ Dated 1954 \/ Cold War Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Bulgarian People's Army \/ Balgarska Narodna Armiya Surplus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePit to Pit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollar to Hem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.5\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Slim \/ Regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Label: \u003c\/strong\u003eV b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll measurements are taken by hand from the actual garment. Original military sizing may differ from modern sizing conventions or the garment's present measurements. Please use our measurements as your primary guide to fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade 2 \/ Original Condition -\u003c\/b\u003e In decent shape but does have some marking on the collar. Possibly sun bleaching. There's also a little moth nibbling on the shoulder epaulette as shown. Aside from this it is in nice shape and being over 70 years old, holds up very well!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions please feel free to ask!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- - - - - - -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Bulgarian People's Army Officer greatcoat. Featuring more detailed buttons and a double breasted closure, it subtly sets itself apart from the standard infantryman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of a pure wool, lightly processed as to retain the waterproofing of the lanolin. While not the softest wool, it is certainly a thick and durable one made for cold Eastern winters. Being general issue, greatcoats such as this one were common place across both the army and air force, with just a variety of colours denoting the different branches of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- - - - - - -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLooking for more Bulgarian Items? Click Below\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lambrino.co.uk\/collections\/bulgaria\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE BULGARIAN KIT HERE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lambrino.co.uk\/collections\/bulgaria\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4369\/8621\/files\/BulgarianPeoplesArmy_160x160.png?v=1675353883\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bulgarian People's Army","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57013928755586,"sku":"02-NOV-26-BUL","price":57.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4369\/8621\/files\/IMG_0586-Photoroom.png?v=1793741695","url":"https:\/\/lambrino.co.uk\/products\/bulgarian-peoples-army-50s-officers-grey-wool-greatcoat","provider":"Lambrino Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}