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05-25-2020 06:27 PM
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Very nice character piece
I love the look of greatcoats in general, and especially ones that show honest use......this one is nice though due to the personalization of it. As I sit here typing this with my fingers frozen, I can appreciate the fact that the owner of the coat wanted to be warm!
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I know what you mean about character pieces, 32..
It is a pity the insignia is long gone, but I am not inclined to add anything.
I’ve got a thing for greatcoats, too, though they are not the most attractive of items (not many pretty badges), and there is generally little one can say about them.
I also have a 1935 Other Ranks’ shinel (again, no collar patches remaining), and what I understand to be a 1917 pattern OR’s shinel, without pockets (for economy), though cannot find reference to the precise pattern date..
Just need the mounted pattern now..
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It makes sense. The telogreika was always intended as an undergarment to the Shinel (like the British Army's 'Chinese fighting jacket' if you're familiar).
A great item and, as you say, best left 'as is'.
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What an amazing coat. Congrats with this one. I hope one day to find a similar one.
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