Is this a Finnish Army uniform ?

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Is this a Finnish Army uniform ?

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Post by mil-archive » 15 Feb 2023, 16:44

Hello all,

I am wondering if anyone can confirm this is a Finnish Army uniform circa 1941/1942 ?

It seems to match some cap and cuff images I have seen but those were very low res and so looking to confirm. If possible also which branch/rank if that is known too.
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Gerard

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Post by Mikko H. » 15 Feb 2023, 20:15

Not 100% certain, but it looks like the man is wearing the Finnish M27 field tunic.

https://www.jaegerplatoon.net/UNIFORMS3.htm
https://www.jaegerplatoon.net/Field_tunic_M27_1.jpg


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Post by mil-archive » 15 Feb 2023, 21:30

Thank you for that. Very interesting site. I think the 3 cuff buttons and 2 side pocket ones confirm it for me.

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Post by JTV » 18 Feb 2023, 06:08

Thanks - the linked website is mine. Also the cap appears to be Finnish Army field cap m/22 and the pistol holster seems to be for Nagant m/1895 revolver.

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