EAST GERMAN NAVY RAINCOAT USED

Straight from Cold War-era East German naval stores, this Volksmarine raincoat is genuine issue military surplus — an authentic piece of NVA (Nationale Volksarmee) history in the deep navy blue associated with the East German Navy. Long-line, single-breasted, and cut with a classic military trench silhouette, it lands squarely in the sweet spot between serious collector piece and wearable vintage outerwear.

For your customers, this coat scratches several itches at once. Cold War militaria collectors and reenactors get the real thing with correct-period hardware and tailoring. Vintage-minded shoppers get a full-length navy coat with brass buckles and shoulder-board buttons — details that have been trending in fashion for years and simply cannot be faked. Preppers and everyday wearers get a substantial, wind-resistant overcoat that layers easily over a suit, uniform, or heavy sweater.

Design & Construction

The coat is built from a smooth, tightly woven shell in a rich naval blue, with a full inner lining for comfortable wear over uniform or civilian layers. A notched revere collar and concealed button-through storm fly give it the clean, formal look required of a service dress raincoat, while the tailored cut keeps the drape sharp without feeling boxy.

Functional details are pure military issue: gold-tone brass buckles on adjustable cuff straps with reinforced brass eyelets, matching brass buttons on the shoulder epaulettes for rank boards, and two deep slash hand pockets set at hip height. Everything is stitched for uniform-grade durability.

Key Features

• Genuine East German Volksmarine issue — original naval surplus, not a remake
• Long-line trench silhouette in deep navy blue
• Notched revere collar with concealed button-through storm fly front
• Adjustable cuff straps with brass buckles and eyelets
• Epaulettes with brass shoulder-board buttons
• Two deep slash hand pockets
• Full interior lining for smooth layering

Condition — Used Surplus

These coats are previously issued and show honest signs of service life — light creasing, storage wrinkles, size markings, and small scuffs are all part of the character. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind artifact of DDR naval history, and minor variations in shade, markings, and hardware finish are to be expected between individual coats.

Who It Sells To

• Cold War and DDR / NVA militaria collectors
• Reenactors and film / theater wardrobe departments
• Vintage and workwear-fashion shoppers seeking an authentic long coat
• Surplus enthusiasts who prefer real issue gear over commercial copies

A strong, easy-to-merchandise addition to any surplus, vintage, or militaria section — with genuine provenance that a reproduction cannot match.