my Estonian stuff

The first ever Estonian piece in my live ... a very nice and comfy Jacket - the one with the sleeve pocket on the left sleeve and the "flap - held by two buttons" on the right sleeve - all front pockets close by the means of buttons ...











Enjoy!

Alex

Very nice Alex!
From what I heard that particular insignia attachment system was short lived, as well as having both epaulets and the front rank strap, before the epaulets were removed.
So that makes your coat a fairly rare one!

Yes, that is a very rare jacket. It's been dated to no later than 1998, could be a little earlier. It seems to be the first type of what I think of as the 2nd uniform type. The first had pleated pockets, the second smooth.

Steve

thank you both on your insides and info on this. and what makes me even happier now is that I found a pair of matching trousers, as well. pic will follow soon. Now I am still looking for some suitable patches and rank insignia. nice picture btw. TennoHeikaNate

Definitely a good reference photo. Have never seen photos of this rarer version in use.

Great score Alex, and even better that you have matching trousers..

If you need headgear, just PM me..

S

Had another photo from Merk of one of them. This one does not have epaulets.

thanks for the other foto refernce TennoHeikaNate ... Thanks Sal, yes I am very happy to finally have it "complete" ... Just them bloddy patches and rank signs, it is not easy to find some ... I will PM the next couple of days, defo up for some head gear, thank you.

Alex

Definitely finding some good reference photos, THN !!

Amazing to see so many slightly different variations there are in this pattern.

Alex, you are quite welcome, I'm ready when you are, my friend..


S

... and here the matching trousers, finally I got some ...

Nice to see that you found some matching trousers! Completing a set is always great.

thanks Alex. I am very happy about it, too. Yes absolutely, I am still hunting for some patches and a matching cap, however the latter might be sorted with the help of Sal.

Good find! It's tough to match these uniforms as the trousers and jackets are not interchangeable. In this case the material is highly synthetic while the other ones have more cotton.

Steve

Thank you Steve. And yes, fact. my trousers and the shirt are absolutely matching in terms of fabric material. It was a long hunt, it took me almost 2 years to find these pants.

Alex,

Very nice. One of the coolest TTsKO type, if not the coolest..

Always great to find matching pieces; something not always possible..

These pants and shirt are looking for mates..

                                                       













Alex, let me know when you are ready for some headgear..




S

Factory variations + time in the field = difficulty making matches!

As it happens, earlier today I "found" a box of orphan Estonian stuff. Sadly, my Estonian source hasn't turned up much in the past year so I'm thinking they will remain orphans.

Steve

absolutely right there Steve ... orphan items? is there anything looking for a new parent? patches, hats etc ?

I do have some spare patches, but my orphans are staying with me as they are all "interesting" Probably the rarest of the pieces is ripstop trousers. I've only seen the one I have and never seen the jacket. Don't think I ever will

Steve