Ukrainian Galician Army (UGA)

THE MEANING OF THE MILITARY UNIFORM OF THE WEST UKRAINIAN PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC ARMED FORCES AS A SELF-IDENTICITY INDICATOR

The article analyzes the uniform and military distinctions in the armed forces, which discipline the personnel, substantially increase its moral and combat spirit, increase national consciousness, provide the continuity of generations, provide basis for the civil dignity of the warrior. The author reminds that the army of the Western Ukrainian People's Republic (ZUNR) is not an exception, as it was formed under the difficult conditions, already during the active armed hostilities in November 1918.