This is a vintage Soviet "Afghanka" pattern field jacket in the TTsKO (Butan) camouflage pattern, originally designed for the Soviet Armed Forces in 1984. The jacket is in great overall condition with what appears to be a small burned area on the left shoulder area (see photo) as the only flaw. Interior holster is intact as well as all buttons. Interior OTK stamp is faint (see photo) but analysis shows this is a 1991 Airborne Forces (VDV), size 50 (Medium-Large) and height code 4 (5’9” - 5’11”), issued uniform jacket. See photos for details and measurements to ensure proper fit. Ships fast from a smoke-free home by USPS Ground Advantage.

Key Characteristics

Camouflage Design: Known formally as VSR-84, this three-color camouflage is colloquially called TTsKO or Butan. This specific variant leans heavily into brown and olive tones, a variation commonly used by the Soviet Naval Infantry and Airborne Forces (VDV).

Pockets & Construction: Features a signature six-pocket configuration—two slanted sleeve pockets, two buttoned chest pockets, and internal pockets (including a specialized holster pocket for a Makarov PM pistol).

Historical Significance: While introduced during the late Soviet era (and worn during the latter parts of the Soviet-Afghan War), production continued through the early 1990s dissolution era, seeing extensive use across post-Soviet states like Ukraine (where it is often called Dubok).

Structural Features Visible Inside

Internal Pistol Holster Pocket: On the right side of the image (the wearer's left breast), the distinct pinkish-tan leatherette/heavy cotton pocket is a dedicated, concealed holster. It was custom-tailored to secure a standard-issue Makarov PM 9mm pistol safely against the chest.

Pistol Lanyard Loop: Right next to the entry of the pistol pocket, a small fabric loop is stitched to anchor the pistol's safety lanyard.Single-Sided Print Fabric: You can see how the TTsKO "Butan" pattern heavily bleeds through to the interior canvas, demonstrating the specific roller-printing method used by Soviet textile mills in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Waist Drawstring Channels: The interior horizontal fabric strip houses the internal adjustment cord, allowing soldiers to cinch the jacket tight against cold winds.