Definitive Thread M35 Gymnasterka Pockets

[NATJER]

Hi. I don't post much on this forum, but I plan to start especially when it comes to WW2 Soviet uniforms.

I can't find the definitive threads on M35 Gym pockets on this forum. I have searched this forum and some threads on the anatomy of M43 (including pockets). I found one on another forum, but not here. That thread discussed the 1958 construction workers gym attributes and how they can be mistaken for M35/41s.

If there is a definitive thread on the anotomy of M35/41 gyms and pockets on this forum? If not, I would like to start one here. I have been searching for many years and have come with some pictures on some variations.

[RichieC]

The construction troops gymnasterka has internal pockets...

[Adrian Stevenson]

Please continue here!

[RichieC]

Philippe and Dim and Dom and JS and Marc and Boaris and Vadim should be in on this - and what about Mike Baskette?

[NATJER]

Hi. This first picture is dated 1942. Can you spot the two guys with internal pockets?

[RichieC]

The image isn't very clear, but I can just about see outlines of patch pockets on both men.

Some gymnasterka models from 1920x up to 1935 did indeed have internal pockets...

[Dom]

A M35 gymnasterka troops :

[NATJER]

Thank you for the response and the good discussion. He are some more later examples. Check out how the male and female internal pocket (IMO) compare. The external pocket gyms contrast more clearly than the internal ones especially when they are filled with paperwork.

[NATJER]

Here is ablow-up of the picture above.

[Dom]

Here is ablow-up of the picture above.

Hi NATJER ,

if you look closely I think you can see the side seam.
Can you please explain your approach