kilts in the rain.

**DyerStraits** · 11th October 14, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Mel1721L

My father in law, who I've never met was a Major in the Red Army, maybe he can source one. Their kit isn't too bad. I prefer a broad brimmed slouch hat for sun and rain, its ok except when its too windy, then I'll go for a beret.

I've always said that when it comes to affordable, well-made outer wear, Uncle Sam is hard to beat, and it is certainly also true of the military surplus of The Mother Bear (and many other nations) which I became aware of when I started collecting vintage Russian wrist watches. I'm sure your father-in-law could easily source one of the capes for you. Highly recommended.

**Mel1721L** · 11th October 14, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by DyerStraits

I've always said that when it comes to affordable, well-made outer wear, Uncle Sam is hard to beat, and it is certainly also true of the military surplus of The Mother Bear (and many other nations) which I became aware of when I started collecting vintage Russian wrist watches. I'm sure your father-in-law could easily source one of the capes for you. Highly recommended.

Could you post a photo?

**DyerStraits** · 11th October 14, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mel1721L

Could you post a photo?

Here is the link for the current eBay listing for the Russian Navy Officer's Cape by the seller from whom I bought mine:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/genuine-sovi...-/360637235399

The Russian Army Officer's Capes in greenish-tan--which I've actually seen in stores here in the Chicago area in the past (they also use to be available from the now-defunct Sovietski mail order catalog company)--are not quite as elegant looking as the Navy version, but they're identical in construction and details. There is currently an eBay listing for one of those at

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Soviet-R...item2a453399a7

And there is also a plainer, general issue BDU type Russian Army Cape in olive green, like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-Russian...item3ce9611dac

**Mel1721L** · 12th October 14, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by DyerStraits

Here is the link for the current eBay listing for the Russian Navy Officer's Cape by the seller from whom I bought mine:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/genuine-sovi...-/360637235399

The Russian Army Officer's Capes in greenish-tan--which I've actually seen in stores here in the Chicago area in the past (they also use to be available from the now-defunct Sovietski mail order catalog company)--are not quite as elegant looking as the Navy version, but they're identical in construction and details. There is currently an eBay listing for one of those at

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Soviet-R...item2a453399a7

And there is also a plainer, general issue BDU type Russian Army Cape in olive green, like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USSR-Russian...item3ce9611dac

The navy one looks the best but I think I prefer my stockmans coat. Thanks for the links. I have added the Navy one to my watch list, but I'll need to see if there are any on the uk site.