Romanian People's Army Khaki Field Jacket - Small

At a glance - 

• 100% Wool Waxed Shell
• Hidden Button Closure
• 2 Chest Pockets, 2 Faux Waist Pockets & Interior Pocket
• Engraved Buttons
• Heavy Duty & Durable
• Cotton Lining
• Cold War / Warsaw Pact / Eastern Bloc Kit
• Hook and Eye Collar
• Shoulder Epaulettes 
• Solid Khaki Colour

• Chest Size: 36" | Suggested Size: Small Regular
• Sleeve Length: 24" / Short
• Collar to Hem: 29.5"
  

• Vintage Militaria / Dated 1985
• Genuine Romanian People's Army / Armata Republicii Socialiste România Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 1 - In excellent condition for its age, some prior use but has no signs of mothing, just in need of a little airing and of course, some new life!

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 beautifull 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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