Bulgarian People's Army 70s Grey Wool Greatcoat - Large

At a glance - 

• Material: 100% Wool
• Storage: 2 Waist pockets & 1 internal pouch
• Closure: Single breasted button w/ hook & eye fastening
• Features: Hook & eye collar, single vented rear, half back belt, shoulder epaulettes, engraved star buttons, red infantry collar tabs & artillery collar badges
• Colour: Dark grey

• Vintage Militaria / Dated 1978 / Cold War Era
• Genuine Bulgarian People's Army / Balgarska Narodna Armiya Surplus

• Pit to Pit: 23"
• Sleeve Length: 24
• Collar to Hem: 51" 
• Suggested Size: Large Slim / Short
• Original Label: III A

All 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.

Grades - 

• Grade 2 / Original Condition - Has quite a few signs of prior use and storage. Various markings and grubby sections plus some mothing across the piece. Would benefit from a bit of TLC. Please see photos for details. Price reduced. 

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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This is the Bulgarian People's Army greatcoat. Being a close ally of the Soviet union, much of the Bulgarian uniform from the era mimics the designs of the USSR. This particular coat can be traced back to the Soviet's "shinel" greatcoat. It lasted from the early 1950s and saw use for 4 decades, essentially outliving the country it was made in.

It 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.

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