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    Ukrainian or Belarussian?

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    Post by Martin Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:11 pm

    Can anyone confirm if this uniform is Ukrainian or Belarussian? The pockets are an unusual design and I haven't seen those buttons before...

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    Post by CollectinSteve Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:33 pm

    I'd say Belarus, or at least definitely not Ukraine. Ukraine uses the standard Soviet cut, Belarus sometimes likes to experiment with fashion. I've seen pointed pockets on some of their uniforms. Also, if Ukraine was going to have a crested button it would have the military's trident seal on it.

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    Post by Martin Fri May 11, 2018 12:31 am

    Hi Steve, I have since found out the uniform is Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVS). Interesting, I thought it was unusual...
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    Post by vicka1971 Fri May 11, 2018 2:07 am

    Hi guys,

    The stamp say: Zhitomir manufacture( Ukraine)
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    Post by Martin Fri May 11, 2018 2:47 pm

    Thanks Victa,

    I've also started recording stamps:
    http://camouniforms.net/index.php/forum/ukraine/195-ukrainian-factory-stamps

    might be useful in the future...
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    Post by CollectinSteve Fri May 11, 2018 3:26 pm

    Well, that's unexpected! I can't recall seeing any other uniforms of this design in Ukrainian service. One off experiment or have I missed others?

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