{"product_id":"issued-russian-emercom-mchs-officer-uniform-jacket-48-6","title":"Issued Russian \"EMERCOM \/ MChS\" Officer Uniform Jacket [48-6]","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigin: USSR \/ Russian Federation 🇷🇺\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Likely Late Soviet – Early Russian Federation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService: EMERCOM \/ MChS (attributed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Dark Navy \/ Almost Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Heavy Woven Uniform Fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Small-Medium\/Long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Used, good vintage exterior, Minor inside damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and rather unusual Russian officer's uniform jacket, possibly dating from the final years of the Soviet Union or the early Russian Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd had some change and updates along it's way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from very heavy, rugged dark navy fabric, this is a proper old-fashioned uniform jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. Not your average lightweight service clothing, but a thick and sturdy piece with a surprisingly impressive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket features olive-green shoulder boards with red piping, three golden rank stars and circular service emblems associated with Russian emergency (EMERCOM) services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sleeves are decorated with four golden embroidered stripes and a five-pointed star above them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMERCOM, better known in Russia as МЧС (Ministry of Emergency Situations), developed during the collapse of the Soviet Union and became responsible for civil defence, firefighting, rescue operations and disaster response throughout the Russian Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts various services inherited many traditions from Soviet military and uniformed organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket appears to be an older, privately purchased uniform piece, obtained through a military clothing shop rather than directly issued. Such uniforms could be individually purchased and worn by personnel, although the original owner and exact service history of this particular example remain unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of its traditional construction, unusual shoulder boards and elaborate sleeve embroidery makes it a particularly interesting piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho originally wore it, where it served and how it ended up here remains a mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket features four front pockets, golden uniform buttons, a high fastening collar and a fully lined interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior remains in nice vintage condition, with the gold insignia still presenting beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some damage to the interior lining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The lining inside the right sleeve has come slightly loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One small hole is present inside the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- General signs of age and previous handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese imperfections are mainly internal and do not significantly affect the jacket's exterior appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and rather mysterious piece of late Soviet \/ early Russian uniform history. Heavy, well-made and certainly not something you come across every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prapor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56265022669142,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7231\/6246\/files\/1000112924.jpg?v=1793115766","url":"https:\/\/www.praporchik.com\/products\/issued-russian-emercom-mchs-officer-uniform-jacket-48-6","provider":"Prapor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}