Soviet uniform piece
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Soviet uniform piece
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11-13-2005, 04:52 PM
Hi All. I just picked up my first Soviet uniform piece. I got to admit my focus had been until now just ODMs. But, this uniform caught my eye. Any input on this would be welcomed. I know very little about uniforms.
11-13-2005, 05:23 PM
You've got what's called a "dembel" or "de-mob" uniform tunic. At the end of a conscript's hitch, he was unofficially allowed to jazz up his uniform. These uniforms range from slightly upgraded to really fancy. You've got a pretty cool one there, congrats :)
11-13-2005, 07:07 PM
riley1965 Wrote:What is the shoulder cord for? Just to enhance the uniform, that's what "dembel" uniforms are all about. Marc
11-13-2005, 09:18 PM
Riley,
No one. According to regulations, it does not belong to this uniform. Marc
11-13-2005, 11:31 PM
I get your question Riley--the person who jazzed up this uniform had to get the cords from somewhere, presumably a military store, so someone would have worn cords like these, so who was that?
If that is your question, my answer is I'm not sure. My guess is that the fancy shouldercords were hand-made from regular cords. Attached is a picture of paratroops wearing a single white cord--the cord on your tunic looks like it was made out of a few similar white cords.
11-15-2005, 12:31 AM
That was my question. Thank you for the info. I just stumbled into the world of uniforms and I have a lot to learn!!!
11-15-2005, 12:38 AM
If you look at the shoulder cords on the front of that book and on the uniform they are different though. The ones used for parade are not as "frilly".
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