gymnastiorka

Gymnastiorka (гимнастёрка) is a military uniform hip-length tunic, smock, or jacket originated in the Russian Empire. The design is a long-sleeved, loose-fitting pullover tunic with a standing collar, featuring a few buttons on the upper chest, and may have pockets or not.

Its usage remained in the Soviet Union after the 1917 revolution, as well as by the military forces of some Soviet-aligned states.

Examples

Original Imperial Russian Army variant.

Soviet OGPU (1923 - 1934) officer variant, featuring green straps.

World War II-era Soviet Army variant.

North Korean variant.

See also

• telogreika
• List of Uniforms
• Tag Group:Attire

External links

• Soviet Army Uniforms 1923-1936
• Wikipedia: Gymnastyorka