Do you have any old items that have been stored for a long time? It is often said that things are more valuable the older they are, so they are generally not easily revealed. But in China, there is something that seems to be old, but it is a popular existence, and it is not very valuable.
In the past, it was a must-have for heroic soldiers, but now, apart from being seen on TV, you may only find it on the uncle who sells roasted sweet potatoes on the side of the road.
What is the origin of this "classic"? It is the military coat abandoned by our army in 2007. Although it was eliminated, it never completely faded out of the stage of history. The origin of the military coat, as the name suggests, is a special coat for military personnel.
And at first, it was not worn by the ** people. In fact, military coats first came from the United Kingdom, and this is because of their geographical location. Looking at the world map, the United Kingdom is located in the north of Europe, at extremely high latitudes, and has unusually cold winters.
In the cold winter months, British people choose to enjoy the warmth of their homes in the comfort of their ovens, drinking coffee. However, their soldiers were stationed on the edge of the territory, enduring the cold and the trials of battle.
Ordinary clothing can no longer keep warm in this environment, and at this time, military coats become their best choice to protect against the cold. With its unique design, the military coat is loose and comfortable, and the warmth is strong, and wearing it is like putting on a thick quilt, which makes people feel warm.
Originating in the United Kingdom, military coats gradually became globally accepted and loved with the outbreak of World War I.
The military coat has been imitated by various countries because of its dark green color and the concealment effect of vegetation trees. Since the First World War, military coats have become the "coat star" of global attention, which can both keep warm and have excellent concealment.
With the end of World War II, the colors of military coats began to diversify and gradually became more accepted and loved by more people. So, when was the military coat introduced to China?
Military coat: From the battlefield of World War I to China, introduced by Yuan Shikai. In order to solve the problem of our army marching and fighting in the severe cold, Yuan Shikai improved the army coat and promoted it in the squadron.
The improved military coat was of moderate length, with two large pockets on both sides, loose for warmth, and plenty of storage space, which was basically the same as it is now.
Despite the fact that military coats were introduced into China, not all military personnel could have them. In those days, only high-ranking non-commissioned officers in the army were eligible to wear military coats. As we all know, China at that time was facing internal and external troubles, and the plunder and influence of Western invaders led to the collapse of the self-sufficient small peasant economy of feudal society.
The impact of the war has led to the stagnation and even regression of the development of various industries in our country.
During that particular period, agriculture was also facing difficulties, and labor shortages caused cotton production to plummet, making military coats a rare "luxury". However, with the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the founding of New China, the country began comprehensive economic construction.
Agrarian reform bore the brunt, and crop yields gradually recovered. In the process, cotton production has also been significantly improved, and the military coat is no longer just a luxury, and every Chinese person can also wear a brand new military coat.
In the seventies and eighties of the 20th century, the upsurge of reform and opening up swept through China, and the industrial level was greatly improved. During this period, various factories were actively developing new materials, and bulky military coats were transformed to become lighter, warmer, and of better quality.
With the continuous advancement of science and technology, the production cost of military coats gradually decreased, and by the 90s or so, it began to gain popularity outside the army. At that time, almost every household had a military coat, which protected us from the cold in winter, and was our weapon of protection on the train from the distance.
In the streets and alleys of the past, in the school classroom, the young boys were all proud of their dark green military coats, wantonly swaying the light of youth. However, with the advent of the 21st century, the figure of the military coat has gradually disappeared from various occasions, and even for some post-05s and post-10s, it has become a kind of legend"Magical clothes"。
In 2007, it was finally withdrawn from our army and replaced by a military coat made of a new material that was lighter and warmer.
Although the military coat is obsolete, it still has its unique use. Frontier warriors hold their posts in the wind and snow, and still need it to withstand the bitter cold. In addition, the actors on the set, the uncle who sells sweet potatoes on the roadside, the passers-by who ride on the road and the workers on the construction site will also wrap themselves in military coats in the cold winter.
Although soldiers now wear more convenient coats, which are more warm and flexible, the former military coats still have their value and have been "retired". In short, everything is progressing, and military coats are no exception.
The obsolescence of military coats means that our country is continuing to progress, and it means that our country is keeping up with the trend of the times in all aspects and is able to create better and more practical products.