{"product_id":"soviet-navy-uniform-flannel-shirt-northern-fleet","title":"Soviet Navy Uniform Flannel Shirt Hollandka – Northern Fleet, Guards Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original Soviet Navy uniform flannel shirt, known as a hollandka (flanelka), was standard issue for sailors of the USSR Navy (VMF). Made of heavy navy blue flannel, it comes with the classic detachable blue sailor collar with three white stripes. The SF shoulder boards identify the Northern Fleet, and the shirt carries a Guards badge and a specialist proficiency badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sailor's uniform shirt \/ flannel (hollandka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet Navy (VMF), Northern Fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy navy blue wool \/ cotton flannel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e СФ (SF), Northern Fleet (Severnyy Flot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red circular patch with a gear (cogwheel) symbol, typically used for the engineering \/ technical branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBadges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guards badge (Gvardiya); specialist proficiency badge numbered 2 (2nd class specialist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable blue sailor collar with three white stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal \/ Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with authentic signs of service. No major holes or tears are visible, and all original buttons on the cuffs are present. Please see the photo for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three white stripes on the sailor collar are traditionally said to represent three historic victories of the Russian fleet. The Northern Fleet was one of the most powerful naval forces of the Soviet Union, operating in the harsh conditions of the Arctic. With its fleet shoulder boards, branch patch and badges, this Soviet navy uniform shirt is a complete, characterful piece for collectors of Cold War era militaria and naval history, and it also works well for historical reenactment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678833541269,"sku":"EBAY-407091415601","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-navy-uniform-flannel-shirt-northern-fleet-1.jpg?v=1791647304","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-navy-uniform-flannel-shirt-northern-fleet","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}