Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket
Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket
Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket
Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket
Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket
Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket

Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel

Unissued Romanian Civil Defense Blanket

$49.99
Description

Vintage and stylish wool blankets, from Romania no less! Romania, jewel of the Balkans, is back at it again with another certified classic. Arguably our best blankets, their sumptuous wool fiber is decorated in a suitably austere brown and white plaid. Like most pieces of Romanian gear, these are an incredible value. The durability, quality, and comfort of these bad boys are what you'd expect from a wool blanket, really makes you realize Ceaușescu had a good thing goin' on. 

CONDITION NOTICE: These were tied into bags and stored for decades; very small holes from the twine ties are possible in the blanket body and outer edges. 

The Short & Sweet:

  • Authentic Romanian surplus 
  • 70" x 76" dimensions 
  • 70/30 blend, 70% wool construction and 30% nylon
  • Manufactured for Romanian Civil Defense 

He really had to go and lose his damn mind: 

What do Romania's former Communist leader and Andre 3000 have in common? Many things. Today we recognize both had a great thing going on, only to destroy their own success. I mean, just look at these blankets, nearly five pounds of carefully cultivated, collectivised wool. It should come as no surprise. The high quality of these blankets is no different than other popular pieces of Romanian surplus, putting them in stark contrast with stereotypes of cheap/disposable Combloc gear.

Nicolae Ceaușescu's Romania was notable in the Eastern Bloc; not only had he managed to successfully maintain diplomatic and economic relations with the West, but Ceaușescu also managed to end Romania's active participation in the Warsaw Pact. 

Easing censorship and opening up relations to would-be adversaries, Ceaușescu was becoming popular at home and even in the West, seen as a reformer, moderate, and a man ready to challenge the Soviet Union's foreign policy. Naturally, he went to China and North Korea, decided to become a radical despot after seeing how cool cultural revolutions are.

This would ultimately end with his televised execution.

Ceaușescu's brief period of success led to the creation of these high-quality blankets. Just like Outkast's run of classic albums, these serve as a reminder of what can be achieved so long as you lay off the birdseed/dictatorship. 

What you're getting:

Deadstock quality wool blankets. Produced for a Nuclear armageddon that never came, these blankets are ideal for the back of the truck, the cabin, or even in the house. Wool is prized for good reason: it insulates when wet, is naturally fire-retardant, and, as its original purpose would suggest, is one of the most durable natural fibers out there. These are great for anyone trying to stay warm outside or inside. A fun decorative piece of history as well. 

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Curious About Sizing?

Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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