How to wear an over-the-shoulder belt?

[DougD]

Speaking of inventing new items...KGB Nuclear Protection Troops patch!

[deValcourt]

Why would he not? It was part of the uniform. The folks here http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...post112859 all wear the shoulder-belt (which btw. I think is a good name, so is Sam-browne although rather american).

Practically, I think the wear of shoulder belt is needed if you have a map case and gun holster to carry around. Without the support from the shoulder strap, the belt will slide downwards from the weight of the map case, which will cause annoyance after a day in the field.

Good point regarding the photos, Patrick. At the same time, I can't see a general wearing a map case. It's would seem more likely that he would have a "footman" carrying such things for him. But then, I don't get out much.;)

Phillip

[Commissar]

Speaking of inventing new items...KGB Nuclear Protection Troops patch!

I just saw this on E today and was about to post it on here when I saw your post. I actually thought it was genuine. :o