Finnish Army M53 Trial Pattern Ike Jacket - Large

At a glance - 

• Wool Material
• 2 Button Chest Pockets
• Button Closure
• Waist Side Adjusters
• Shoulder Epaulettes
• Button Cuffs
• Solid Grey Brown Colour

• Chest Size: 45" | Suggested Size: Large Slim
• Sleeve Length: 22.5" / X Short
• Collar to Hem: 26.5"
  

• Vintage Militaria /  Issued 1961
• Genuine Finnish Armed Forces / Finnish Army Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 2 / Original Condition - In good shape for its age, but does have a fair few signs of repair and wear. Please see photos for any issues, but certainly up for many more adventures.

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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An exceptionally rare piece of Finnish gear, only really comparable to WW2 surplus. This is the M53 Trial uniform, an earlier model of the world renowned M65 uniform, with its grey wool and timeless style which was designed from British WW2 battledress jackets, but with a few subtle differences. The biggest difference is the shade, unlike the M65 it comes in this brownish hue and has button adjustable cuffs that lack the glamour of the engraved ones the next series of uniform saw. It is still made of a high quality wool material with a cotton lining in places. It also includes a flap collar for harsh weather. The jacket saw trial with a few garrison divisions during the early days of the Cold War, with only a few hundred ever being made meaning its a real gem to find!

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