Camo Beret in use

[OKP]

This patch is not a fake but of course post soviet.....

[Commissar]

Of course it is, but does it justify Airborne border guards which were supposedly non-existing? :)

[desantnik]

Of course it is, but does it justify Airborne border guards which were supposedly non-existing? :)

Read both threads carefully. DShMG = AIR ASSAULT, or guys that move around the battlefield in helicopters. VDV = AIRBORNE or paratroopers with parachutes.

To cloud the issue, both use the original VDV parachute insignia.

[Commissar]

Ah I see, sorry about that, how embarassing!
I didn't really know there was much of a difference, I didn't even know there was air assault boys!
:D

[vikingraider1]

Just got the info I was looking for apparently in the 80's at least one division of VDV was turned into KGB PV Airmobile the original picture posted shows one of those VDV KGB. :D

I think this is mentiond and depicted in the Lazlo Bekeshi book on KGB uniforms.

[Soviet_Kazimir]

Got my own PV beret check it out!


Only example I have been able to find or seen for sale...

[deValcourt]

Ah! Here is another picture I found notice that this looks quite old as well. Most likely mid to late 70's

I am especially fond of the guitar one of the soldier is holding in the photo.:thumbsup

Phillip

[DougD]

Great beret! Glad you got one and that this thread stays alive.