Romanian Army Parka

Romanian Army Field Parka

This is a cold-weather parka issued to the Romanian Army, cut long enough to cover the hips and lined for warmth. The cotton outer shell is printed in Romanian camouflage: a tan base broken up by green, brown and black blotches. Inside, a thick grey pile liner holds in heat. It suits anyone who wants a warm, heavy field coat for outdoor work, hunting or camp, as well as collectors and reenactors building out Eastern European kit.

Features

• Cotton Outer Shell — The cotton shell breathes better than synthetic fabrics and stays quieter when you move through brush.
• Romanian Camouflage Print — A tan field with green, brown and black shapes, the pattern worn by Romanian forces and distinct from Western woodland camo.
• Thick Grey Pile Liner — A dense, blanket-like liner fills the body and buttons to the shell along the front edges.
• Internal Waist Drawcord — A cord runs inside at the waist so you can cinch the parka and keep cold air from moving up under the hem.
• Covered Button Front — The buttons close behind a fabric placket, a flap that covers the closure and blocks wind.
• Four Flapped Front Pockets — Two chest pockets and two lower pockets each close under a flap to keep their contents in.
• Sleeve Pocket — A pocket on the upper arm holds a pen, notebook or other small items within easy reach.
• Buttoned Epaulets — Shoulder straps, called epaulets, button down at the collar end and once carried rank insignia on issue garments.
• Hip-Length Parka Cut — The longer body covers the seat and upper thighs and has room to layer over a sweater or fleece.

Issued Romanian Kit

Romanian Army stock supplies this parka, so it was made to a military contract and not as a retail fashion piece. The construction is plain and functional: a cotton shell, a heavy grey liner, tan cotton lining at the hem, and simple button hardware throughout. Collectors value issued gear like this because the pattern, cut and fittings are the real article, and surplus buyers get a warm coat built for soldiers in the field.