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

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 1977 / Cold War Era Genuine Bulgarian People's Army / Balgarska Narodna Armiya Surplus Pit to Pit: 22" Sleeve Length: 25" Collar to Hem: 49" Suggested Size: Medium Regular / Regular Original Label: III b 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 1 - In great shape for its age. Some prior use but up for many more adventures! Any questions please feel free to ask! - - - - - - - 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. - - - - - - - Looking for more Bulgarian Items? Click Below MORE BULGARIAN KIT HERE!