Hungarian Army M65 Field Jacket

Hungarian Winter Field Coat

This padded cotton field coat was issued to Hungarian forces for cold-weather service. Stitched insulation channels run the length of the body and sleeves, and a thick gray pile collar turns up against wind at the neck. It suits collectors of Eastern European military kit and reenactors, and it works as a heavy coat for anyone who spends cold days working outside.

Features

• Tan Cotton Shell — The outer fabric is a plain tan cotton that covers the entire coat, body and sleeves alike.
• Padded, Quilted Body — Vertical lines of stitching hold the insulation in place, so it stays spread through the body and sleeves instead of sinking toward the hem.
• Gray Pile Collar — A deep gray pile collar, faced underneath with olive green fabric, can be turned up to cover the back and sides of the neck.
• Button Front Closure — Dark buttons fasten the center front, with a tabbed top button that closes the collar stand.
• Chest Patch Pocket — An open-top patch pocket on the left chest keeps small items within easy reach.
• Buttoned Cuffs — A button tab at each wrist lets you snug the cuff closed to keep cold air out of the sleeves.
• Rear Waist Panel — A stitched band across the back at the waist gives the coat a shaped line behind.
• Below-Hip Length — The coat falls past the hips, keeping the lower back and seat covered when you bend or sit.
• Genuine Hungarian Issue — It was made for the Hungarian military, so the cut and materials follow a government pattern.

Issued Hungarian Kit

Hungary issued padded coats like this one to its forces for winter wear, and each was sewn to a government pattern instead of a fashion label's idea of military style. That provenance and build standard are what collectors and reenactors look for in issued kit. The plain tan cotton and simple button front also make it easy to wear as an everyday cold-weather layer.