Soviet Navy Black Sea Fleet Naval Infantry (Telnyashka Striped Shirt) WWII – Custom Printed Brick Block Figure

English Translation & Specific Name

• English Translation / Figure Title: WWII Soviet Navy – Black Sea Fleet Naval Infantry (Telnyashka Striped Shirt, Type A)

• Historical Era: World War II (1941–1945) / Great Patriotic War

• Faction: Soviet Union (Red Navy / Naval Infantry)

Character Identification, Detailed Description, and Historical Background

Character Identification This custom building block figure represents a legendary Soviet Naval Infantryman of the Black Sea Fleet stripped down for brutal summer combat. He is instantly recognizable by the iconic blue-and-white horizontally striped Telnyashka shirt, worn without the standard tunic, indicating he is fighting in intense heat or close-quarters melee combat.

Detailed Character Description (Utilizing vibrant 360-degree UV printing, this figure meticulously captures the rugged, lightly encumbered aesthetic of a Soviet sailor relying on raw firepower and aggression.)

• Headgear & Face: The figure wears the traditional black Beskozyrka (brimless sailor cap), adorned with the classic red star and hammer-and-sickle badge. The cap tally (ribbon) features the gold Cyrillic text “ЧЕРНОМОРСКОЙ ФЛОТ”, proudly identifying his allegiance to the Black Sea Fleet. His face print features a confident, slightly stubbled veteran’s expression.

• Torso (The Telnyashka & Assault Gear): He is outfitted exclusively in the Telnyashka (blue-and-white striped undershirt). The short sleeves reveal his bare arms, giving him a distinct, brawler-like appearance suitable for the scorching summer campaigns in the Crimea or Ukraine.

  • Tactical Webbing (The Submachine Gunner Loadout): A brown leather strap crosses his chest diagonally. Fastened around his waist is a black combat belt with a brass buckle. Attached to the right side of the belt is a highly detailed, large black circular pouch, historically designed to hold a heavy 71-round drum magazine for the PPSh-41 submachine gun. On his left hip sits a small olive-green canvas utility or grenade pouch.

• Legs & Footwear: His lower half is clad in standard black naval trousers, transitioning into black combat shoes, maintaining the stark contrast between his dark uniform bottoms and the bright striped shirt.

Historical Background During the Great Patriotic War (WWII), the Telnyashka (海魂衫) was far more than just an undershirt; it was the ultimate symbol of Soviet naval pride, affectionately known as the “Soul of the Sea.” When Axis forces pushed deep into Soviet territory, hundreds of thousands of sailors were reorganized into ground-fighting Naval Infantry brigades.

The Black Sea Fleet sailors played a pivotal role in the desperate defenses of Odessa, Novorossiysk, and the grueling Siege of Sevastopol. In the sweltering heat of the southern Eastern Front, these sailors often discarded their heavy dark blue or white jumpers, choosing to fight in their Telnyashkas. Armed heavily with PPSh-41 submachine guns (as evidenced by the drum magazine pouch on this figure), they launched ferocious counterattacks. Their fearless, relentless fighting style in these striped shirts earned them a legendary status at home and the terrifying moniker of the “Black Death” among German troops.