General of Army Boards-Real?

Bob V. · 11-16-2009, 10:02 AM

Here is a set of boards I picked up at a local auction last week. Would like to know if people think they are original pre 1989. I can't find them on eBay, so maybe that's a good sign! Thanks!

DougD · 11-16-2009, 11:52 AM

Hi Bob,

Welcome to the forum. Those General of the Army boards are nice. Problem with late-Soviet insignia is that they were produced into the 1990's as well, with no real changes. I think they are real, but could be 1990, 1991, etc. I am sure Tretov will have an opinion as he deals with many high ranking post-war uniforms.

DougD

Tretov · 11-16-2009, 12:04 PM

Seems like unissued shoulderboards for a raincoat or some kind of field gear. Can you post a photo of the backside? If there is an attachment strap, check it for any stamps or numbers :)

Bob V. · 11-16-2009, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the replys DougD & Tretov! You can slip a finger under the material on each end. No stamps or numbers are visible. They are 5 3/4 X 2 3/8" I assumed they were for a field jacket/shirt etc. I know the parade dress boards a widely reproduced, but don't know about normal dress & field examples.

Lapa · 11-16-2009, 01:38 PM

Bob,

I tend to believe that these are Russian, not Soviet.

Marc

Tretov · 11-16-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Bob,

I tend to believe that these are Russian, not Soviet.

Marc

I tend to agree, having seen the back side; and I think these are for field uniforms with slip-on shoulderboards, since there is no button in top.

Bob V. · 11-16-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks again for the response guys! Marc & Tretov are you saying you think they're Russian because of the lack of stamps or the construction of the back. I've looked at every reference I have & Googled a few more & I haven't been able to find anything exactly like it. Didn't the Russian federation only use this type for two or three years?

DougD · 11-16-2009, 05:54 PM

Bob,

This style was used from 1985 until 1994, so saying "Soviet" or " Russian" is difficult. Either way, they are nice boards and you should enjoy them!

DougD

Bob V. · 11-17-2009, 09:23 AM

I am enjoying them, just trying to figure out what I've got. Appears they are an unusual type. Thanks!

Esteban_cool · 11-17-2009, 12:19 PM

Those RF army general shoulderboards you have are very nice, Bob.
Is there a kind of cardboard piece under the embroidery of the big stars that make it look shaded?

BTW, here are mine. I still don´t know on which kind of uniform were they worn. Hope I can get a reply now since the topic revived. :)
http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...rds-black.html

11-16-2009, 11:52 AM	#2
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? Hi Bob, Welcome to the forum. Those General of the Army boards are nice. Problem with late-Soviet insignia is that they were produced into the 1990's as well, with no real changes. I think they are real, but could be 1990, 1991, etc. I am sure Tretov will have an opinion as he deals with many high ranking post-war uniforms. DougD

11-16-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
Tretov Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Republic of Finland Posts: 1,129	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? Seems like unissued shoulderboards for a raincoat or some kind of field gear. Can you post a photo of the backside? If there is an attachment strap, check it for any stamps or numbers :)

11-16-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? Bob, I tend to believe that these are Russian, not Soviet. Marc

11-16-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
Bob V. New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? Thanks again for the response guys! Marc & Tretov are you saying you think they're Russian because of the lack of stamps or the construction of the back. I've looked at every reference I have & Googled a few more & I haven't been able to find anything exactly like it. Didn't the Russian federation only use this type for two or three years?

11-16-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? Bob, This style was used from 1985 until 1994, so saying "Soviet" or " Russian" is difficult. Either way, they are nice boards and you should enjoy them! DougD

11-17-2009, 09:23 AM	#9
Bob V. New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 7	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? I am enjoying them, just trying to figure out what I've got. Appears they are an unusual type. Thanks!

11-17-2009, 12:19 PM	#10
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	Re: General of Army Boards-Real? Those RF army general shoulderboards you have are very nice, Bob. Is there a kind of cardboard piece under the embroidery of the big stars that make it look shaded? BTW, here are mine. I still don´t know on which kind of uniform were they worn. Hope I can get a reply now since the topic revived. :) http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...rds-black.html __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Army Boards	latinmajorac	Unsold Soviet Uniform Miscellanea Archive	0	03-02-2008 03:02 PM
Soviet Army boards	latinmajorac	Unsold Soviet Uniform Miscellanea Archive	0	03-02-2008 01:52 PM
Fake Civil War Regimental Banner.	Tal Inbar	Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic	5	03-17-2007 04:59 PM
Red Army Commander Badge - Real?	Dave	Fake Badges	6	01-04-2006 10:54 PM