M1955 Uniforms and Insignia!

[DougD]

A nice shot, but is the collar insignia crossed artillery? If so, should he not be 'black collared' ?

DougD

[Esteban_cool]

A nice shot, but is the collar insignia crossed artillery? If so, should he not be 'black collared' ?

DougD

I´d say it´s not an M55, but the model used before it (M54 if I recall correctly.)

[DougD]

Ok, Interesting; what can we look for to see the difference?

DougD

[Tretov]

I´d say it´s not an M55, but the model used before it (M54 if I recall correctly.)

Wasn't the M54 marshals and generals only?

Or are you referring to the M49 (which had collar tabs with button and insigna?)

[Esteban_cool]

Wasn't the M54 marshals and generals only?

Or are you referring to the M49 (which had collar tabs with button and insigna?)

Nope, I´m not refering to the M49.

I say M54 was almost identical to the M55 except for the lapels and the distance between button rows. Of course, this is what I think based on the photos and the M55 uniform I owe and others I´ve seen personally. I do not intend to challenge anyone here on their opinions.

Here it is. You can see the wider space between the vertical rows and the 90º lapel cut.
http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...iform.html

[Lapa]

Esteban,

I can't seem to remember a M54 regulation change...

Marc

[Esteban_cool]

Neither do I, but I really thought it existed due to the evidence I´ve seen...:(
But then, why did you list that uniform as M54?

[DougD]

A nice set; these uniforms look great all decked out.

DougD

[DougD]

Relating to the post that started this page of the thread, here is an example I had quite a few years ago...crossed cannon, no black collar.

DougD

[DougD]

A very sad example of the M1955 officers tunic.