East German White Undershirt

NVA Ribbed Undershirt

This long-sleeve white undershirt was issued by the East German NVA (Nationale Volksarmee, the National People's Army) as a base layer under service uniforms. The ribbed cotton knit sits close to the body, and the extra-long cut stays tucked into trousers when you bend, reach or sit. Collectors and Cold War reenactors buy it to finish a period kit, and anyone who wants a plain, close-fitting layer under a shirt or jacket can wear it every day.

Features

• Ribbed Cotton Knit — Fine vertical ribs give the fabric stretch, so it sits snug against the skin and still moves with you.
• Extended Body Length — The long torso tucks deep into trousers and stays put under a uniform tunic or field jacket.
• Crew Neck — A round, close neckline sits under a buttoned collar without showing.
• Long Sleeves — Full-length sleeves add a layer of warmth down to the wrist.
• Ribbed Cuffs — Knit bands at the wrists hold the sleeves in place under outer garments.
• White Colorway — The original white to light cream shade matches the period base layer worn under NVA uniforms.
• Sewn-In Neck Label — A fabric tag stitched inside the back of the neck, as issued.
• Genuine NVA Issue — Originally made for the East German army, not a commercial copy of the design.

Issued To The NVA

The NVA issued this undershirt as part of the base layer worn by career soldiers under their service and parade uniforms. It was cut for a uniform: long enough to stay tucked, with a crew neck and ribbed cuffs that stay hidden under the outer layer. For a reenactor that makes it the correct item underneath an East German uniform. For everyone else it is a simple cotton undershirt made to a military pattern.