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General of Army Boards-Real? - Bob V. - 11-16-2009
Here is a set of boards I picked up at a local auction last week. Would like to know if people think they are original pre 1989. I can't find them on eBay, so maybe that's a good sign! Thanks!
General of Army Boards-Real? - DougD - 11-16-2009
Hi Bob,
Welcome to the forum. Those General of the Army boards are nice. Problem with late-Soviet insignia is that they were produced into the 1990's as well, with no real changes. I think they are real, but could be 1990, 1991, etc. I am sure Tretov will have an opinion as he deals with many high ranking post-war uniforms.
DougD
General of Army Boards-Real? - Tretov - 11-16-2009
Seems like unissued shoulderboards for a raincoat or some kind of field gear. Can you post a photo of the backside? If there is an attachment strap, check it for any stamps or numbers :)
General of Army Boards-Real? - Bob V. - 11-16-2009
Thanks for the replys DougD & Tretov! You can slip a finger under the material on each end. No stamps or numbers are visible. They are 5 3/4 X 2 3/8" I assumed they were for a field jacket/shirt etc. I know the parade dress boards a widely reproduced, but don't know about normal dress & field examples.
General of Army Boards-Real? - Lapa - 11-16-2009
Bob,
I tend to believe that these are Russian, not Soviet.
Marc
General of Army Boards-Real? - Tretov - 11-16-2009
Lapa Wrote:Bob,
I tend to believe that these are Russian, not Soviet.
Marc
I tend to agree, having seen the back side; and I think these are for field uniforms with slip-on shoulderboards, since there is no button in top.
General of Army Boards-Real? - Bob V. - 11-16-2009
Thanks again for the response guys! Marc & Tretov are you saying you think they're Russian because of the lack of stamps or the construction of the back. I've looked at every reference I have & Googled a few more & I haven't been able to find anything exactly like it. Didn't the Russian federation only use this type for two or three years?
General of Army Boards-Real? - DougD - 11-16-2009
Bob,
This style was used from 1985 until 1994, so saying "Soviet" or " Russian" is difficult. Either way, they are nice boards and you should enjoy them!
DougD
General of Army Boards-Real? - Bob V. - 11-17-2009
I am enjoying them, just trying to figure out what I've got. Appears they are an unusual type. Thanks!
General of Army Boards-Real? - Esteban_cool - 11-17-2009
Those RF army general shoulderboards you have are very nice, Bob.
Is there a kind of cardboard piece under the embroidery of the big stars that make it look shaded?
BTW, here are mine. I still don´t know on which kind of uniform were they worn. Hope I can get a reply now since the topic revived. :)
http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/soviet-military-awards/soviet-bloc-awards/russia-1991-present/7843-rf-army-general-shoulderboards-black.html