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WWII B7 Shearling Parka, November 1, 2022

Skred

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I am looking to purchase a WWII B7 Shearling Parka. Online prices from from $100 (known scam site) to $2,000.

Where would you buy one?
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Aloysius

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Do you mean an original, or the parka type in general? The B-7 was made for an extremely short period of time during the war.

Aero, whether direct or through Thurston, is probably the best bet. I considered getting one from them before I chose an N-3B instead.
 

Canuck Panda

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I would want a nice Arctic version at some point.
They're pricey but they will turn more heads than the standard Canada Goose, and even the overpriced Monclers.
 

Will Zach

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Or get a Soviet sheepskin Bekesha military coat for 10 times less than RMC. 10 times more badass (probably 10 times warmer, too). When I was a teenager in Poland, these were all tbe rage, lol. But there were winters then...:)

 

f2002q

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Or get a Soviet sheepskin Bekesha military coat for 10 times less than RMC. 10 times more badass (probably 10 times warmer, too). When I was a teenager in Poland, these were all tbe rage, lol. But there were winters then...:)


That looks like a serious winter coat.
 
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Or get a Soviet sheepskin Bekesha military coat for 10 times less than RMC. 10 times more badass (probably 10 times warmer, too). When I was a teenager in Poland, these were all tbe rage, lol. But there were winters then...:)

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These are warm af, I've tried a few on as every eastern bloc country made a carbon copy of it but it tends to look hobo, though. With coats like this, it's important to go luxury 'cause these can turn you into the "...the government!" guy after three wears.
 

Pantxo

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Morning Gents!
I have a short Bekesha that I absolutely love! This coat is seriously warm! I've used it for long walks in -26C/-15F with just a long sleeve cotton t shirt under it and I felt no cold! These sheepskin coats are military issue so they are slapped together for soldiers and though they are well constructed, they are very roughed and have a peculiar smell due to the finish of the coat. If I use a mid layer, this coat can easily take -40C/F.
The day I took these pics it was 30F ... I was actually hot in my coat!
 

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f2002q

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Morning Gents!
I have a short Bekesha that I absolutely love! This coat is seriously warm! I've used it for long walks in -26C/-15F with just a long sleeve cotton t shirt under it and I feel no cold! These sheepskin coats are military issue so they are slapped together for a soldier and though they are well constructed, they are very roughed and have a peculiar smell due to the finish of the coat. If I use a mid layer, this coat can easily take -40C/F.
The day of these pics is was 30F ... I was actually hot in my coat!

I like the darker color ones better! Very nice coat.
 

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