4-star general

[Tretov]

4-star general on eBay. Buttons dated 1965, ideas on if the uniform is authentic (the jacket primarily, I dont know about the ribbons, a WW2 veteran anyway).

Would be nice in the collection though, since I missed the last 4-star general uniform that was offered to me :cry:

[DougD]

I can not see anything wrong with it.....looks nice, interesting way of doing the ribbons....probably able to figure out who it is with some work as 4 stars were pretty rare.

DougD

[Tretov]

Ended at 411 USD. Not that bad, but not my bid either :(

[Dave]

Ended at 411 USD. Not that bad, but not my bid either :(

Actually, it ended at more than that because I bid more than that. Ah well... :D A good deal if it was righteous. Unfortunately, he wasn't a HSU, so it makes it a little difficult to research him.

Dave

[Tretov]

Yes, sorry, it was 421,50. My error :o

It was a nice tunic, but talking ribbons in order to identify owner, if you look closer on the ribbons pic, you will find that it contains 2 medals "For development of virgin lands". Perhaps a devoted farmer? :D

[vikingraider1]

I'd be surprised if they were the original medal ribbons. I thought all general officers' medal ribbons were aligned in groups of four, not three as they are on the tunic.

[DougD]

There was no real standard of how generals and admirals wore ribbons. As a general, you had a huge amount of leeway.

The way these ribbons are done, is kind of odd; a good sign i think, not like most fakes I have seen. I am 70% or so convinced they are real and his ( whoever he is). The buyer should be patient and research it. Its a good project, as the value would really go up with a positive ID.

DD