Gymnasterka to identified please

Soviet · 11-18-2006, 01:27 AM

Is this an Army lieutnant Gymnasterka?

They say these are American button? :weird

Is it possible to date this Gymnasterka ?

Thank you for your help!

***desantnik*** · 11-18-2006, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Soviet

Is this an Army lieutnant Gymnasterka?

I can't see the # of stars on the shoulderboards, but one stripe and one star is a JR LT, one strip two stars is a LT, and one stripe three stars is a SR LT.

DougD · 11-18-2006, 08:38 AM

Its a nice army pullover, 1943-1946. I don't think it can be nailed down any more than that.-DD

Soviet · 11-18-2006, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by desantnik

I can't see the # of stars on the shoulderboards, but one stripe and one star is a JR LT, one strip two stars is a LT, and one stripe three stars is a SR LT.

Here is the shoulderboard. So I guess this is a Junior Lieutenant.

What does the shovel and the other thing means?

***desantnik*** · 11-18-2006, 10:19 PM

Yes, JR LT. The additional device is for engineer sapper troops. If I'm not mistaken this should be on black shoulderboards, but Doug will know.

Does this mean he was a sapper assigned to an infantry unit or is it incorrectly put together?

Amerikashka · 11-18-2006, 11:03 PM

Black pogon all only for soldier engineer. this for leutinent of engineer who operate in fighting region, black edging, red color strip. Buttons of Lend-leas from USA. It, very difficult to say when made without to hold it in the hands. I have opinion; after war but soon and not after 195X.

DougD · 11-19-2006, 09:54 AM

Yes, the boards are fine, they are for field use with proper colors. The barnach insignia is actually a pretty rare one. The boards are 5 sided, so I tend to think the pullover is wartime ( yes they were used for a bit after), combined with the LL buttons. Its a nice pullover.

RichieC · 12-30-2010, 09:33 PM

IMO - Mid 50s...

Alfred · 12-31-2010, 03:31 AM

thanks Richie

11-18-2006, 08:38 AM	#3
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 51 Posts: 2,060	pullover Its a nice army pullover, 1943-1946. I don't think it can be nailed down any more than that.-DD

11-18-2006, 11:03 PM	#6
Amerikashka Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Queens Posts: 23	Black pogon all only for soldier engineer. this for leutinent of engineer who operate in fighting region, black edging, red color strip. Buttons of Lend-leas from USA. It, very difficult to say when made without to hold it in the hands. I have opinion; after war but soon and not after 195X. __________________ Complaints are suggestions heard second hand. Last edited by Amerikashka; 11-18-2006 at 11:09 PM.

11-19-2006, 09:54 AM	#7
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 51 Posts: 2,060	boards Yes, the boards are fine, they are for field use with proper colors. The barnach insignia is actually a pretty rare one. The boards are 5 sided, so I tend to think the pullover is wartime ( yes they were used for a bit after), combined with the LL buttons. Its a nice pullover.

12-30-2010, 09:33 PM	#8
RichieC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United States Of America Age: 58 Posts: 223	Re: Gymnasterka to identified please IMO - Mid 50s...

12-31-2010, 03:31 AM	#9
Alfred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germany, Cologne Posts: 626	Re: Gymnasterka to identified please thanks Richie

11-18-2006, 10:19 PM	#5
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,342	Yes, JR LT. The additional device is for engineer sapper troops. If I'm not mistaken this should be on black shoulderboards, but Doug will know. Does this mean he was a sapper assigned to an infantry unit or is it incorrectly put together?

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