In 1941 a two coloured leaf patterned suit was introduced and was referred to as letniy kamuflyazh (summer leaf camouflage), which was produced in at least two variations (green or grey/brown). In 1944 a three coloured block deceptive pattern was also introduced. However,Īnother pattern, the Mochalniy, a dark green suit which had tufts of simulated string/raffia grass attached and loops for fixing local foliage all over the suit. background in a slate grey colour with amoeba shapes in black and on the reverse side, a background in lighter steel grey colour with amoeba shapes in dark grey. Supposedly a reversible item in two schemes for mountain terrains i.e. песочный (цвет но.4) Sand colour No.4, with a yellow/tan coloured background with amoeba shapes in one colour of light brown. осенний (цвет но.3) autumn colour No.3, which had three background colour variations, two in autumnal green/brown each with amoeba shapes in one colour, either dark or mid brown and a third colour background of autumnal beige with black amoeba shapes. зеленый (цвет но.5), green colour No.5, which had two variations of a brighter light green background each with amoeba shapes in one colour, either dark and mid brown. There were twelve known amoeba colour schemes i.e зеленый (цвет но.2) green colour No.2, which had four background shade variations from dark, mid to light green, each with its own amoeba shapes of one colour, either dark,mid and light brown or in black. Some patterns had a face veil attached to the hood and others had a separate face veil mask. Both types were of a thin loose fitting material with a large hood attached, designed to be worn over the standard uniform and equipment. The MK (Maskirovochniy Kombinezon) was a one piece coverall and the MKK (Maskirovochniy Kamuflirovanniy Kostum) was a two piece suit. It came in various colour schemes for the relevant seasons and in two different cuts. In 1938 a new type pattern suit was issued, distinguished by its large splotches, or the 'amoeba' pattern as it has became to be known. By 1927 three types of camouflage garments were produced, consisting of a loose fitting two piece oversuit in dull green summer and autumn colours and one which had painted sponges glued to it to simulate foliage. As early as 1919 they had set up research and development and a school dedicated to camouflage and concealment, or 'masking' as it was know in the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union and the Red Army were early exponents in the development of camouflage clothing. Schapka ushanka (шапка ушанка) in Russian literally means ' ear flap cap', from the word 'уши' meaning ears. A 32mm red enamelled/painted or subdued green cap star was affixed to the front flap of the hat. The synthetic fur hats came in various shades and colours, but followed a basic pattern in shape and appearance. Officer caps were of a better quality made from lambswool or astrakhan. bearing no resemblance to fur from any animal.

One of the archetypal images during the Great Patriotic War was of the Red Army soldier wearing a fur cap.Įnlisted men's caps were made from a synthetic material and was jokingly referred by the soldiers as being made from 'fish fur', i.e. The ushanka was supposedly based on the Finnish Army M1939 turkislakki fur caps.

Introduced in 1940 to replace the Budenovka winter schlem, which proved to be ineffective against extreme cold weather, as encountered by the Soviets during the Winter War with Finland in 1939-40. A Russian fur cap with ear covering flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw, and lower chin during cold weather conditions.

Plash palatka shelter