01-25-2010, 06:08 AM (This post was last modified: 01-25-2010, 06:12 AM by deValcourt.)
Jeffrey Meffert Wrote:Dude on the far right has his shoulder strap reversed from the usual (everyone else who has one, has it on the right shoulder, his is on the left)
When I first tried to figure out how the Soviets wore those shoulder strap belts, my first thought was that it would make more sense to have the strap meet on one's right side for additional support for a sidearm and holster (like many formal or "dress blues" American police uniforms do), then it occurred to me that this was probably a carryover from when swords were worn on the left side. Possibly, the one in the photo may simply be left-handed.;)
deValcourt Wrote:I noticed the fellow in the upper left hand side of the photo and kept looking at his head. Is he sporting an early punk rock Mohawk or was he simply unlucky with his hairline?:chuckle Phillip
Since they're in the woods I'd naturally assume it's a squirrel or some other furry forest rodent on his head. :)
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
I'm sure it's not but that really really looks like a kriegsverdienst mit schwerten in silver pinned to his chest. Perhaps some polish or balkan award.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'
Jeffrey Meffert Wrote:I'm sure it's not but that really really looks like a kriegsverdienst mit schwerten in silver pinned to his chest. Perhaps some polish or balkan award.
Jeffrey,
It´s a bulgarian award. Don´t remember the exact name, but I think it´s quite close to its german counterpart.
There's nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Are now parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again
It´s a bulgarian award. Don´t remember the exact name, but I think it´s quite close to its german counterpart.
Esteban, I think you are correct. I thought Bulgarian, too. An earlier (pre-communist) version of the 9 September 1944 order (1st class is a white enamel 5-point, communist star with crossed swords and central medallion).
However, we are taking over Doug's thread here...:o
True. Even non-airforce might have that type of badge. The badge/award I can't figure out is guy third from the right. On the actual photograph it looks more like some sort of otlichnik badge, particularly RKKA solder. At an angle, though it looks like it could be a lenin or ORB, being the right uniform location for one of those. Need to get CSI, CTU, or some other TV investigative team who have magical photographic resolution equipment that seem to be able to tweak a photo so you can count the hairs on a mole from a blurry surveillance cam image.
Might be able to figure out if it's a squirrel or a marmot on the other guy's head...
