{"product_id":"soviet-sherpa-coat","title":"1960s USSR Navy 'Bekesha' Arctic Shearling Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoviet naval Bekesha, dated 1963, issued for use in northern maritime conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e This model was commonly worn by personnel of the Northern Fleet and other Arctic naval units, designed to withstand extreme cold, wind, and sea exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike earlier leather versions, \u003cstrong\u003ethis example features a heavy cotton base treated with a latex\/rubberized coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a practical Cold War-era adaptation offering improved resistance to moisture and salt while reducing weight. The interior is fully lined with natural sheepskin for insulation in sub-zero temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA functional military garment from the early Cold War period, combining traditional Eastern European winter design with industrial Soviet materials and Arctic service history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eIn good condition for its age, perfectly wearable. There are minor stains on the bottom; small patches of fur are missing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"136\"\u003ePlease do not expect the garment to be new or in perfect condition; there may be minor defects (used clothing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e ≈M\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eThe model is ≈178 cm tall and weighs ≈67 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"359\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• PIT TO PIT – 54 cm \/ 21.3 in\u003cbr data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e• SHOULDERS – 48 cm \/ 18.9 in\u003cbr data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"282\"\u003e• SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER – 69 cm \/ 27.2 in\u003cbr data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e• LENGTH – 113 cm \/ 44.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thepuregarb","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":43194806304902,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/6604\/8646\/files\/8249EDDF-02B4-4C19-85D9-5C04B17BF3C7.jpg?v=1772301205","url":"https:\/\/thepuregarb.com\/products\/soviet-sherpa-coat","provider":"thepuregarb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}