NVA button-up pullover?

[gigoo]

Genossen,
Were button-up pullover sweaters ever an issue item?
TIA.

[grossmacht]

To the best of my knowledge...I'd say no. I am only familiar with the not so flattering v neck pullovers....I did see a zippered Trikot style offered as a possible Falli pullover...but can't confirm its authenticity...
Anyone else?
MsG,
-d

[iannima]

The earlier form of the Falli pullover is buttoned up and not zipped. I have only ever seen one but I had it in my hands and can confirm its authenticity. How early, is hard to tell, I am afraid...

[uscob]

The Navy also had a Pullover with a Button Flap on the Shoulder.
There was a knitted blue and a blue/white striped one as I had them about 12 yrs. ago.
Matteo is right, the early Para ones also had Buttons in the late 50's/early 60's.
Sorry, I don't know when they changed.
Nico

[Mike G.]

Example of the NVA Naval Button up pullover. The buttons were located on the left shoulder.

[iannima]

the not so flattering v neck pullovers....

What do you mean?
I am wearing one right now !

[gigoo]

Hi,
The reason I ask is that I have one that was purchased as NVA issue. It is a dark "panzer" grey color same as a pair of wool winter gloves I have. Three
buttons at neck. Tag says Mestri and the size, 50. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Gus

[iannima]

If by Panzergrau you mean a "pure" (darkish medium) shade of grey with not even a hint of green or blue, I would be inclined to suspect Bundeswehr issue... DDR greys always seem to have a bit of another colour mixed in, despite being all shades of grey. Blue in Customs, green in the NVA.
The Bundeswehr on the other hand had dress uniforms and a few other items (including a V-neck pullover) in a "pure" shade of grey.

[gigoo]

Thanks for all the input!

Gus

[Viktor]

Example of the NVA Naval Button up pullover. The buttons were located on the left shoulder.

Genosse,
The Buttoned Variant seems to be the smaller sizes ( 4 ) over here in the UK SSR.

[uscob]

Hi,
The reason I ask is that I have one that was purchased as NVA issue. It is a dark "panzer" grey color same as a pair of wool winter gloves I have. Three
buttons at neck. Tag says Mestri and the size, 50. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Gus

Mestri sounds Chech or so to me.
I think a pic would be the best.
Nico