Voice of Ukraine

From: Sergei Nakul (pastor of Big City Church in Kyiv and army chaplain): Uniform of Ukrainian Sich shooters (1914-1918)! The explanation is Mr. Reconstructor Віктор Заславський ! 😎🇺🇦

Ukrainian Sich shooters wore the standard uniform of Austro-Hungarian army color “Hehtgrau” – dark gray with a blue shade.

The characteristic headdress was “Mazepinka” – the hat is named in honor of the Hetman Mazepi. This hat is designed by Levkom Lepki based on the Austro-Hungarian cap and Cossack hats of the 17-18th century.

Small ahead characteristic V-neck on windows.

Also the element of unity was the kettle with
with loops of regiment (blue) color. It had a standing collar, overlapped upper and transparent bottom pockets, and a right-hand drive roller to prevent the rifle strap from slipping.

The kit also included pants with wraps, leather boots and chinel. Instead of heavy leather backpacks, Ukrainian Síchoví ríl іcíví wore shoulder-cloths. Also the kit of equipment included a waist belt with an Austro-Hungarian yarn, on which the summary, bagnet and sapernu spade was worn.