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Swedish army jeep coat or jacket. Heavy weight cotton material with liner across the shoulders and down to the waist at the sides to form internal pockets.
External button fastened pockets at waist on front and rear.
Hidden buttons down by the waist and under the coller on the front for full closure.
Crotch flap to stop the jacket riding up. Collar reinforced with stitching so will stay up if put up. Deep pockets.
Country of Design: Sweden

Swedish Army

DDR East German Military 'Rain' Camouflage Jacket

2015.33
Item

Part of Westminster Menswear Archive

Country of Design: Germany

National People's Army [German Democratic Republic]

Belgian Military Parka

2015.38
Item
1987

Part of Westminster Menswear Archive

Thigh length, parka style jacket in a khaki green fabric. Jacket is front fastening via dark green, plastic buttons on a concealed button placket. The jacket has a high neck when fully buttoned up. A zip that runs the circumference of the collar contains a detachable hood that can be buttoned in place. At the front of the jacket are four, flap pockets; two either side of the chest and two either side of the waist. Button down epaulettes are found at each shoulder. Waist of jacket is slightly elasticated. At shoulder height on the left sleeve is a small Belgian flag.

Belgian Armed Forces