Greatcoat-Tag

[red89]

Hello,

I haven't written anything for a while. I was wondering if someone could help with the abbreviation MSR at the top of this tag? It's attached to a greatcoat. What does it mean? I'll put pictures of the coat on later. Thanks!

[Komandir RKKA]

Motorized shouting company (мото-стрелковая рота)

[desantnik]

Actually, less confrontational - Motorized Rifle Company

[deValcourt]

Is there other insignia on the coat itself?

Phillip

[desantnik]

In case you were unaware, this is not an official factory tag, but a unit-level addition, required so a soldier could determine his own issue.

[deValcourt]

In case you were unaware, this is not an official factory tag, but a unit-level addition, required so a soldier could determine his own issue.

Which would be why his name is at the bottom. Sort of a like writing your name on the labels/tags of shirts, jackets, underwear, etc.

Phillip

[red89]

Thanks for the information. Here's the coat. There isn't any other insignia on it. I'm going to wash it though since it's pretty dirty.

[deValcourt]

Do you remember all of the feedback you got when you mentioned cleaning a uniform here: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...iform.html ?

I've never seen a Soviet greatcoat without brass buttons before. I'm sure they existed for the field, especially by the time Afghanistan rolled around, but I have never personally seen one. Would you mind posting a few more shots of the collar, shoulders and the buttons?:)

Phillip

[red89]

Actually the coat is just missing the buttons. I remember the feedback and I know it's best not to clean a uniform but sometimes it must be done. You wouldn't want this coat until it's cleaner.

[Lapa]

No buttons missing here, it fastens with metal hooks.

Marc