Authentic East German DRK Red Cross Utility Jacket

An underappreciated gem from the former DDR — the East German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) utility jacket is a well-constructed, historically significant piece of Cold War-era surplus. Built for durability across decades of service, these jackets span three distinct production models from the 1960s through the 1980s.

Model Guide

1. 1. Cotton No Patch — 100% cotton, grey, 4-patch pockets, no sleeve insignia. Early production, clean and unadorned.
2. 2. Cotton With Patch — Same cotton construction as Model 1, with added DRK sleeve insignia. Mostly hand-sewn post-production, replacing an earlier removable armband. A transitional piece with added collector character.
3. 3. Poly Cotton — Later production poly-cotton blend, blue-grey colorway, 4-patch pockets, machine-sewn DRK sleeve insignia. Crisper finish and slightly lighter weight.

Features

• 4-patch pocket configuration throughout all models
• Durable construction built for years of field use
• Genuine East German military surplus — country of origin: Germany
• Available in Small, Medium, and Large

Complete the Set

• East German Red Cross DRK Men's Utility Pants
• East German DRK Red Cross Garrison Cap