Romanian People's Army 60's Khaki Wool Greatcoat - Medium

At a glance - 

• 100% Wool Material
• Double Breasted Button Closure
• 2 Flap Waist Pockets & Interior Pocket
• Engraved Buttons
• Heavy Duty & Durable
• Partial Cotton Lining
• Warsaw Pact / Eastern Bloc Kit
• Hook and Eye Collar
• Shoulder Epaulettes 
• Solid Khaki Colour

• Pit to Pit: 21" | Suggested Size: Medium Slim 
• Sleeve Length: 24.5" / Regular
• Collar to Hem: 47"
  

• Vintage Militaria / Dated 1967 / Cold War Communist Era
• Genuine Romanian People's Army / Armata Republicii Socialiste România Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 2 / Original Condition - In pretty nice shape over all. The reason for being grade 2 is due to a bit of mothing right at the bottom of the coat. Doesn't notice all too much, but price is still reduced.
  

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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Vintage Romanian People's Republic surplus, used by the communist army as general issue from the mid 1960's onward. It was intended for an array of branches as it was a general issue item. It's quite minimal, with only the 2 chest pockets actually being pockets. There's an interior button pocket for ID, wallets, etc. The shoulder epaulettes are also functional, helping to secure bag straps and the like.

My favourite part of the jackets are the buttons. Like most Eastern Bloc countries, Romania has beautiful embossed buttons, showing off their coat of arms. Although they're tiny, the buttons feature rolling mountains with a lakeside forest below all wrapped up inside a wheat laurel with a practically mandatory soviet star above! So much character packed into a tiny little button.

Every jacket comes in a greenish khaki colour that works wonderfully with ochre and green hues. It make's for a good statement piece if you're wearing it casually or for reenactments or collectors, it looks beautifully reminiscent of such a fascinating era. 

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