Air Force Colonel Uniform

[sovietcollector]

Can the experts of the forum tell me anything about this and what is wrong with it. I know the badges are wrong and the I think the buttons are army. But would this be good for a conversion to a paratroopers uniform.

Here is a Picture of the Ribbons

[charlet]

looks like a good M1958 parade jacket...

[willie777]

I'll try to help. From what I know, I think The Air Force buttons are the same as all other soviet forces except navy (navy has anchor).
marshal, general, admiral buttons are the exception, as i think they all have the emblem of ussr on them.

[Esteban_cool]

Nice uniform, but ribbons do not look good though.

[DougD]

The tunic itself is OK, the badges are fine for air force and the buttons are fine as they are the same for air force and army; the ribbons are probably, but not 100%, made up.

[sovietcollector]

Is this worth 65 dollars which includes shipping. I figured some of the stuff was not good. I am also curious would this be the same type of uniform the vdv would have.

[willie777]

Im not sure if youre aware, but you double posted. But anyway, I assume this would be the same for VDV with the exception of collar tabs. I honestly, have never actually seen even a picture of a vdv colonel, just enlisted and never any in parade uniform.

[sovietcollector]

I am aware I double posted. I alway heard VDV was the same as the airforce and the insignia I know is different because I have some of the VDV ones. Thanks for the help.

[DougD]

It would be an easy conversion; just change the collar tab devices from flight wings to paratrooper versions. Otherwise, same uniform ( take off the flight badge and add a parad badge too).

DougD

[willie777]

or if you want to keep the air force, you can display medals on it and make it look somewhat like gagarin's uniform. :D