Documentation:
There is no LOA for this jersey. It was acquired directly from Tom Elwood at RussianJerseys.com.
Tags:
The Lutch tag is sewn into the neckline.
Patches:
There are no patches on this jersey. All graphics and colors are dye-sublimated onto the jersey.
Nameplate:
There is no nameplate. The name, "ZELENCHEV" is dye-sublimated in Cyrillic onto the jersey back.
Hemline:
The hemline on the jersey front is pounded with stick marks and a board burn, especially on the lower left-hand side.
There is an unrepaired hole at the top of the hemline stitching that extends into the jersey front. Some of the stitching is broken
as well.
Neck:
The neck shows normal stretching.
Fight Strap:
This jersey does not have a fight strap.
Left Sleeve and Shoulder:
The left sleeve is absolutely shredded! The lower portion of the sleeve is pounded with unrepaired holes
and fabric abrasions. A two-inch long hack mark is evident on the sleeve below the lower white stripe.
Numerous board burns and puckerings are evident throughout the stripes on the sleeve. A four-inch long hack mark can be seen
above the sleeve numbers. Several dark hack marks are located to the left of the sleeve numbers as well. Numerous other "scars"
can be viewed throughout. The shoulder panel is clean, however.
Right Sleeve and Shoulder:
The right sleeve is pounded with unrepaired holes, abrasions and stick marks. A couple of
dark hack marks can be seen on the lowest white stripe. All sorts of game abuse are visible
throughout the reinforced elbow and striping. The jersey sleeve/shoulder becomes cleaner as you
move upwards. A couple of stick marks are visible on the upper sleeve.
Jersey Front:
The jersey front shows excellent game use. A thumb-sized unrepaired hole is visible just above
the hem towards the center of the sweater. A small board burn is visible on the lower left-hand portion of the jersey
front. The stripes on the jersey bottom are littered with stick and puck marks. Several fabric abrasions
are also evident. The dye-sublimated crest is hacked with at least three prominent stick marks
and a bold puck mark. More blackening is evident throughout the jersey front.
Jersey Back:
The jersey back is surprisingly clean with the exception of some light stick and puck marks towards both sides
of the jersey.
Other Notes:
This Metallurg sweater shows excellent game use. This is the kind of wear one loves to see on a game sweater.