A Tall Story?

[ANZAC]

An interesting tale if it's true.

I picked up an item from a gentleman today who collects Soviet uniforms. He related a story to me of how he lived in and worked in the Ukraine for 6 years. During that period he was always cashed up with US dollars. Apparently he had a shady contact who could 'get him anything'.

He told his contact that he wanted to buy original full uniforms etc. His contact took him to a place where there were hundreds of uniforms on racks all original from civil war to modern. Basically this guy bought enough stuff to fill a container.

The shady character then asked if he wanted something 'special' and took him to an enclosed area where a full uniform with regalia, medals etc, was kept. The shady character then offered to sell a genuine MARSHALL ZHUKOV uniform for $5000USD. Without provenance it's worth nothing. The shady character then proceeded to make a phone call and an hour later Zhukov's grandson appeared with acceptable id as proof of who he is and proceeded to sign the inside of the uniform as proof of it being genuine since it had originally come from him.

So....the uniform was bought, it was then shipped to Australia and placed in storage. I have asked if I would be able to see it and take some photos. The gentleman has agreed but it won't be till after Christmas.

If this story is true, I will get as many photos as I can to post for the experts to review.

Brendan