{"product_id":"80-s-czechoslovakian-air-force-helicopter-crew-pilot-jacket-size-176-104-modified","title":"［~80’s］Czechoslovakian Air Force Helicopter Crew Pilot Jacket Size.176\/104 \"Modified\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1988 issue, {{GLOSSAK:Czechoslovak People's Air Force}} 'Helicopter Crew Pilot Jacket (Modified Specification)'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday divided into the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic as separate nations, but from 1918 to 1992 it existed as the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic (Czechoslovak Republic from 1918 to 1960).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece appears to have been worn by pilot crews of the Československé Lidové Letectvo (CSLL) during the Czechoslovak Republic era.\u003cbr\u003eCSLL = Československé Lidové Letectvo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example represents a modified specimen, deliberately stripped of its original sheepskin collar specification and reconstructed in that absence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greatest allure of this piece lies in its meticulously engineered details—faithful to military specification while achieving remarkable refinement from a fashion perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chest features asymmetrical pocket geometry distinctive to Czechoslovak military design: vertically oriented slit pockets and diagonally angled zip compartments.\u003cbr\u003eEach is positioned to avoid interference during aircraft or helicopter operation, revealing purposeful design where form follows function with clarity and intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZippered hand warmer pockets line both hem edges, fitted with original WICO zip sliders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuffs employ a two-stage system combining adjustable Velcro tabs and zipper closure, engineered for gloved operation. Function and aesthetic presence coexist without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Velcro adjustment tabs at the waist manage both fit and thermal integrity against wind intrusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front zipper sits off-center, a configuration that enhances heat retention in cold climates.\u003cbr\u003eInternal quilted lining speaks to the era's provision for extreme conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front closure employs a zip fastener mechanism.\u003cbr\u003eThis example has been retrofitted with a YKK zip slider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior stampings indicate size designation and issue year.\u003cbr\u003eThe marking '1988' confirms formal military issuance in that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is 100% cotton, high-density satin weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand carries a refined, matte finish with subtle sheen. The characteristic luster of satin lend understated grace to an otherwise utilitarian piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colorway is a composed blue-grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-grey—uniting the clarity of blue with the restraint of grey—reads as a sophisticated neutral. It accommodates any wardrobe while maintaining its own presence. It is the domain of the discerning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs exceptionally with the urban military aesthetic; beneath its utilitarian character rests an intellectual air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize marking reads '176 \/ 104'—equivalent to a Japanese XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual measurements confirm a generous fit, accommodating larger frames without compromise.\u003cbr\u003eTrue to military tradition, this jacket achieves authority even worn with fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence of use—fading, soiling, abrasion—is present, though no damage compromises wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare piece from the Československé Lidové Letectvo represents an unfamiliar acquisition in this collection. Decidedly specialized, yet early-period Czechoslovak military warrants serious consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt functions equally as wardrobe element, collection specimen, or design reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts scarcity domestically and internationally renders it exceptional. 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