Original Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Soviet WWII Telogreika jacket. This uniform was approved by the Committee for Standardization of the USSR NKLP on October 8th, 1932. The Telogreika was a quilted jacket originally introduced in 1932 and was improved in 1935 with higher quality production. These were issued to troops alongside Shinels (Overcoats) as part of the Soviet winter gear, these specific uniforms became a well known item of clothing in WWII history, with many seen being worn during the Battle of Stalingrad and other famous battles.

These Telogreika (Quilted Jacket) were so effective at keeping the wearer warm in cold temperatures that they were a high priority piece of equipment to be captured off prisoners or deceased soldiers by the Axis forces. These quilted jackets were issued to German prisoners in Soviet POW camps along with Ushankas, at the end of the year and after their release from labour camps many German soldiers returned home in the Telogreika (Quilted Jacket).

This heavily worn example appears to be a wartime Soviet-worn example, with a five button closure that is missing its very bottom button. There are two waist pockets and one interior chest pocket, all of which are retained. There is heavy wear and staining across the jacket, and both of the original cuff buttons are now gone. There is some fraying of the material in places, but overall this war-torn example has held up well over the years. There are no markings we can find, which is how most Soviet uniform pieces from this period are found. 

A great example, the first Soviet-worn one we’ve had! Ready for display.

Approximate Measurements
Collar to shoulder: 9.5"
Shoulder to sleeve: 24”
Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
Chest width: 19”
Waist: 18"
Hip: 19"
Front length: 26.5"