These are original Finnish M62 reversible field trousers, issued by the Finnish Defence Forces during the Cold War as part of Finland’s early camouflage and cold-weather layering system.
 
The trousers are fully reversible, with one side in the distinctive M62 woodland camouflage and the reverse side in snow camouflage intended for winter and mixed snow terrain. As typical of Finnish winter gear, the snow side uses muted off-white and grey tones rather than pure white for practical concealment in real conditions.
 
A defining functional feature of the M62 trousers is the presence of open pass-through access holes, allowing the wearer to reach the main pockets of underlying trousers when these are worn as an outer shell. This reflects Finnish doctrine favoring layered clothing systems over seasonal uniform changes.
 
This pair shows extensive authentic service wear, including:
Multiple period field repairs on the snow camouflage side
Reinforcement stitching in high-stress areas
General fading, wrinkling, and fabric wear consistent with long-term issue use
 
The repairs appear functional and utilitarian, typical of Finnish military clothing that was designed to be maintained in service rather than discarded.
 
Internal markings, including “856 VPU”, are consistent with Finnish military acceptance and depot control stamps, further confirming authenticity.
 
This is not a display-grade example, but a true field-used Cold War garment with visible history. Best suited for collectors who value authenticity, reenactors, or practical outdoor use where originality matters more than appearance.