Found a jacket at a thrift store which (according to a quick google search) may be from the East German military, can anyone provide insight/background? (xpost from r/whatisthisthing)

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The Grenztruppen der DDR were the East German border troops. They guarded not only the broader borders but also secured the Berlin Wall.

This image of Grenztruppen der DDR garb shows a similar green cuff title on the left sleeve of the uniforms in the top left.