43 pattern gymnasterka

[Datrus]

Just could not help myself posting it Richie I have handled quite a few Gymnsterka's now and i agree a hand on inspection in many cases is must.

Regards, Lars

[Brett Dixon]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the great info so far on this Gym! I will attach some pictures of the shoulderboard loop attachemnt just for reference in this thread.
One thing I meant to ask was about the internal I.D. pocket usually seen on jackets from around '48 onwards...this one doesn't have the I.D. pocket, so would it date the jacket to around '46-'47 or do you think it is early '50ish?

One last question, though not related to the gym in this thread.....is the pocket construction shown below considered wartime?

Thanks,
Brett

[RichieC]

I own 50s era examples without document pockets...

[Brett Dixon]

Thanks Richie for the extra info!

What is your opinion of the pocket I posted above? Would this be considered war time construction?


Regards,
Brett

[RichieC]

Unfortunately Brett, I am not uppity-up on pockets...

Did you ever see this?: https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/unifo...ttributes-114/

[RichieC]

Thanks Richie for the extra info!

What is your opinion of the pocket I posted above? Would this be considered war time construction?


Regards,
Brett

I now see that it is the gymnasterka for sale by our associate Lars. Nice item and IMO, WWII vintage.

[Brett Dixon]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the thread, some good info!


Regards,
Brett

[Dimas]

I like this gimnasterka, but please post clear pictures of the inside and outside, also close ups of the pockets

[Brett Dixon]

HI Dimas,
I have taken some extra pictures, so I hope they are okay for you. Let me know if you need any more.
The colour in the last 3 is not accurate as I had to take the pictures under artificial light.


Regards,
Brett

[1944m1garand]

This is a great thread. I like reproducing these for reenactors and the closeup photos are wonderful reference. Thank you gentlemen.