Original Late 1940s Yugoslavian Army Smock

An original Yugoslavian mountain smock dating from the late 1940s.

This smock was produced for the Yugoslavian Army in the late 1940s and early 1950s and was intended to be issued to mountain troops. It is made from a thick, tight weave cotton which is an olive drab colour. It features a hood and laces up at the front with a white lace which passes through brass eyelets. There are two more drawstrings which run around the mouth of the hood as well as around the circumference of the neck which is a very interesting detail. Both of these need refitting slightly. There is also another drawstring to the bottom hem. Below this is a chest pocket which features a flap and fastens with a plastic football style button. There are pockets to each side seam (better seen from the rear when laid flat) which fasten with the same buttons as well as tabs to the cuff which again fasten with cuttons. Inside the cuff, woolen cuffs have been added. 

The smock is a small size which will suit around a 34" - 36" chest depending on desired fit. When laid flat it measures - 

Chest - 24"
Inside arm - 21" (Knitted cuff adds 3")
Outside arm - 24" (Knitted cuff adds 3")
Shoulders - 20"
Length - 30"

The smock is in good, wearable condition with some signs of previous wear and age. Overall it displays well and has no serious flaws but please take time to study the pictures and bear in mind that this is a pre-owned vintage military garment which may have small issues commensurate with age. 

A nice original smock with some great details!

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'