Russian (Police?) Tulup Bekesha

[Jurgen Fritz]

Hello Gents,

I purchased a Russian (perhaps Police?) Bekeshe very warm Sheepskin Coat

got for a good Prize £50 plus 28 Post since heavy from Kasakhstan (took 3 Weeks not bad since Russian Winter Holiday was on)

I researched,they are worn in Russian Army's for 400 Years! Introduced after  Hungarian General,Caspar Bekesh.since the Name

any more INFO very appreciated! Best Regards Jurgen

[Bayern]

As I know this was a distinctive garment of the Police 

[Jurgen Fritz]

3 hours ago, Bayern said:

As I know this was a distinctive garment of the Police 

Thank You for friendly Interest!

I seen this Coat with different Buttons (gilded Alu with Hammer & Circle?)The Army had cream/white Color?

Regards Jurgen

Edited March 11, 2018 by Jurgen Fritz
addition

[Bayern]

Jurgen Fritz , yes the Army weared a white creamy model ; but existed also a black one . 

[Jurgen Fritz]

5 hours ago, Bayern said:

Jurgen Fritz , yes the Army weared a white creamy model ; but existed also a black one . 

Thanks Bayern,seen both worn on Photo's even together

[Bayern]

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