Austrian Army Vintage Tracksuit Jacket

Bundesheer Training Jacket

This olive green tracksuit jacket was issued to soldiers of the Bundesheer, Austria's armed forces, for physical training: morning runs, drill-square exercise and time off duty in barracks. It is a soft cotton zip-up with a high collar and ribbed trim. It works as a casual layer for everyday wear, and it is a genuine piece of Austrian kit for collectors and reenactors.

Features

• Genuine Austrian Army Issue — Produced for and distributed to Bundesheer soldiers as standard physical training wear, so this is the original garment rather than a commercial copy.
• Cotton Construction — The soft cotton body is comfortable against the skin and easy to wear as a light layer.
• Full-Length Front Zip — A matching olive zip runs from hem to collar, so the jacket opens fully and goes on and off quickly.
• High Stand-Up Collar — The tall ribbed collar zips closed around the neck to keep wind off on cool mornings.
• Bundesheer Eagle Crest — The left chest carries the red-and-white Austrian shield with the federal eagle and the BUNDESHEER name above it.
• Raglan Sleeves — The sleeves run in one piece up to the collar instead of joining at the shoulder, which leaves more freedom to swing your arms when running or training.
• Chevron Chest Yoke — A V-shaped seam across the upper chest gives the jacket its classic athletic track-top look.
• Ribbed Cuffs And Hem — Elasticated rib knit at the wrists and waist holds the jacket close and keeps the sleeves from riding down over your hands.
• Two Hand Pockets — Pockets set into the lower front panels hold small items and keep your hands warm.
• Olive Green Colorway — The jacket is solid olive throughout, including the zip, collar and ribbing.

Issued Austrian Kit

Austria supplied this jacket to its soldiers for PT, short for physical training, and later released it from military stores as surplus. It was cut to a government pattern for daily use by service members, so it has the plain, functional build of real issue clothing. With the Bundesheer crest stitched on the chest, it is easy to identify as Austrian military kit, which matters to anyone building an accurate Cold War-era or modern Austrian impression.