Summer Uniform with Original Insignia - Cadet - Military Academy FRY / VJ - 1990s - Yugoslav Army Military Surplus - OD Green - Very Good Condition

After the dissolution of the SFRY (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia), the Military Academy was renamed the Military Academy of the Yugoslav Army, which operated within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY).

Starting in 1992, officers for the various branches and military specialties were trained at the Military Academy of the Yugoslav Army, while officers for technical specialties were trained at the Military Technical Academy of the Yugoslav Army.

In 2006, the unified Military Academy was established to provide training for officers of all branches and military specialties.

This is a green military cadet uniform, featuring rank insignia, belonging to the FRY / VJ (Vojska Jugoslavije – Yugoslav Army) military system of the 1990s.

Features and Particulars

• Type: military cadet uniform
• Period: 1990s
• Country: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY)
• Armed force: VJ - Vojska Jugoslavije (Yugoslav Army)
• Academy: Military Academy of the Yugoslav Army
• Colour: OD green
• Sleeve insignia: emblem specific to the VJ / Federal Republic of Yugoslavia period
• Rank insignia: insignia specific to cadet/officer uniforms of the Yugoslav military system
• Buttons: gold-coloured metal buttons bearing the VJ emblem
• Particularity: the tunic is missing one front button

Trousers

The trousers are men's summer military trousers for KOV - Kopnena Vojska (Ground Forces), with Yugoslav/Serbian labelling.

Composition:

• 70% virgin wool
• 30% polyester

Marked size:

• 189/50 on the main label and on the Cyrillic label
• Another inner label states 183/50, representing a minor discrepancy between the labels.

Care instructions:

• hand wash;
• do not bleach;
• dry clean;
• iron at low temperature.

Size note: “189/50” is not a European size 189. In the Yugoslav military sizing system, the first number indicates body height, while “50” represents the waist/corresponding size group.

Condition

Very good condition, as shown in the photographs. The uniform shows only minimal signs of use/storage, consistent with a vintage military item.

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The list below shows the conditions of each item in the military surplus category.

• Like New: The item is in excellent condition and fully functional, but it may not be shipped in its original packaging. The item has not been used and does not have a warranty certificate.

• In Good Condition: The item shows minimal wear but is fully functional. It may include original or new accessories, but is not shipped in its original packaging and may have been used for testing or demonstration. Items in this category may have variations in appearance, such as differences in color shades or other minor imperfections caused by long-term storage. They do not come with a warranty certificate.

• Used: The item shows signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions properly. Items in this category may have variations in appearance, such as differences in color shades or other minor imperfections caused by long-term storage. They do not come with a warranty certificate.

• Non-functional/DECO: The item is not operational, requiring repairs or missing components. These items are typically recommended for strictly decorative use (collections/vintage) and may show variations in appearance, such as differences in color shades or other minor imperfections caused by long-term storage. They do not come with a warranty certificate.