I'm new to the world of military surplus collecting. My first item is a Polish overcoat that I plan to use for winter! I'm interested in collecting stuff from Swedenicon, Switzerlandicon, and from countries that no longer exist like E.Germanyicon, Yugoslaviaicon, or Czechoslovakiaicon.

I want to expand on this to something lighter, like a tunic or a field jacket.
I was wondering, in general, what items are considered acceptable for everyday casual use with out looking too much like I'm stealing valor, or resembling a renenactment cast?

I read elsewhere that some of the WW2/early Cold War era wool tunics (like those from Switzerland, Sweden, or Finlandicon) looks classy enough to be used casually. But a friend told me to be careful as it might be mistaken as Nazi uniforms due to it being grey.
I also heard that M65s are also more acceptable for field jackets as its less boxy.

I wanna hear the experiences of long time collectors here.
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