VOSO v. Railway Troops Insignia ?

Will · 11-18-2010, 03:32 PM

Does anyone know the answer to these questions (I have actually been doing research in an attempt to find an answer, but so far no luck).

!. What color branch piping was worn by Soviet Army Railway Troops ?

2. What collar insignia was worn by soldiers of the Central Military Transportation Directorate (VOSO) ?

Thanks, gentlemen !

RichieC · 11-18-2010, 05:48 PM

During which period(s)?

Will · 11-18-2010, 05:59 PM

Well, any period actually.

Commissar · 11-19-2010, 05:18 PM

Wasn't it a red crown, blue piping and a black velvet band during some years?
I'm probably wrong, but I'm not sure about this, but are the transportation caps the same as railway operators?

Jeffrey Meffert · 11-19-2010, 06:56 PM

my book of uniforms refers to "emblems of military trasportation corps and railway troops" so I'm not sure what the distinction between the two would be. Piping is described as "azure" or for us less fashion oriented, blue in the 1935 regulations. black velvet was the background for officers and non coms as was the collar itself in the m43 kitel. Enlisted otherwise got black cloth backgrounds. Collar tab and later epaulet device was the anchor, hammer, wrench and winged star. Well I lost my avatar trying to change it but here is the device. Piping changed to green in 1943

Will · 11-22-2010, 07:38 AM

Thanks, Jeffrey!
I appreciate the help.
Will

11-18-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	VOSO v. Railway Troops Insignia ? Does anyone know the answer to these questions (I have actually been doing research in an attempt to find an answer, but so far no luck). !. What color branch piping was worn by Soviet Army Railway Troops ? 2. What collar insignia was worn by soldiers of the Central Military Transportation Directorate (VOSO) ? Thanks, gentlemen !

11-18-2010, 05:48 PM	#2
RichieC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United States Of America Age: 58 Posts: 223	Re: VOSO v. Railway Troops Insignia ? During which period(s)?

11-18-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: VOSO v. Railway Troops Insignia ? Well, any period actually.

11-19-2010, 05:18 PM	#4
Commissar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 424	Re: VOSO v. Railway Troops Insignia ? Wasn't it a red crown, blue piping and a black velvet band during some years? I'm probably wrong, but I'm not sure about this, but are the transportation caps the same as railway operators?

11-22-2010, 07:38 AM	#6
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: VOSO v. Railway Troops Insignia ? Thanks, Jeffrey! I appreciate the help. Will

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