Swedish Army M59 Forest Green Field Jacket - Home Guard

At a glance - 

• 50% Cotton 50% Polyester Material
• 2 Button Hip Pockets, 2 Rear Pockets & 2 Internal Pockets
• Button Closure
• Engraved 3 Crown Plastic Buttons
• Swedish Home Guards Collar Patches
• Gothenburg Garrison Sleeve Patch
• Partial Lining
• Internal Fishtail
• Reinforced Elbow Pads
• Vibrant Swedish Army Forest Green Colour

• Label reads "C52" which going off the Swedish Army's sizes is to be for a 104cm chest and in regular length
• Chest Size: 47" / Large Regular 
• Sleeve Length: 25" / Regular
• Collar to Hem: 33"

• Vintage Militaria / Dated 1971
• Genuine Swedish Army / Svenska Armén Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 1.5 - Great condition, general signs of field use. One of the pocket buttons was replaced with an older metal button which has rusted and may want replacing again. Aside from that, it is in good shape ready to wear!

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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Wonderful vintage surplus from 1970s's Sweden. This coat, while general issue is seldom seen equipped with the collar tabs of the Swedish Royal Home Guard. The Home Guard has a rich history dating back to WW2, where it began with militia forces before expanding into what it is today, a defensive land force. 

For utility, the coat is equipped like any other M59 jacket, coming with 2 large button hip / waist pockets, 2 rear ones for ammunition and sundries and 1 large and 1 small internal pocket for documents, ID cards, matches and cigarettes or even some gum. In harsh weather the collar can be flipped up and fastened shut to provide a little bit of extra protection. It is made entirely from a poly-cotton blend and is quite thick.

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