1975 cap combi

Ser-g · 01-21-2008, 09:57 AM

just a small question,

could a cap made in 1979 have a general inside with adjusteble cord.
but only have the oval general cocarde ?
and still be a real general cap.
it apears to be a normal tank service cap (black velvet band and red pimping)
or what the heck is it ?

kind regards ser-g

jefflgarrison · 01-21-2008, 10:18 AM

ok, so I know what you are saying, and I am not making fun of your typing, but it just struck me funny the "red pimping".

Sounds like a good idea for the Russian version of MTV.

"Pimp my military hat!"

Oh, and by the way, are we all being "punked" by Putin in regards to the election?

DougD · 01-21-2008, 10:44 AM

Ser-g,

Anyway you can post a photo? It would be of great help to other members who would like to give their input on the cap.

DougD
Moderator

Lapa · 01-21-2008, 10:45 AM

Serg,

A picture is worth a thousand words...

Marc

Ser-g · 01-21-2008, 12:47 PM

ya pimping is what i always say it just sounds too funny.

now back to toppic i got some pic's
the cap is not yet mine, and these are the best i could get for you.

it is in basic just like an Tank/Artillery General Service 1955-1969.
the only differance is that this cap is made in 1979.
and to my knowlege caps of this age need to have embroidered gilt wire leaves to be real general type.

kind regards ser-g

DougD · 01-21-2008, 09:00 PM

no, the embroidery on the service caps was later from what i remember, so that's not a major issue...looks like an ok cap except it looks like they may have used officer cap cords and buttons...tough to tell from these photos.

DougD

Lapa · 01-22-2008, 03:16 AM

Doug,

Embroidery on service caps for generals was introduced with the M74 reform.

Marc

Ser-g · 02-20-2008, 11:57 AM

the butons are normal grade 2-piece construction.

Ser-g · 02-20-2008, 11:58 AM

just another

Al-muell · 02-20-2008, 12:02 PM

I thinkthat either the buttons were replaced or it is for honour guards, not a general's cap. If the crown is very steep (it seems to be) the second option seems to be correct.

01-21-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
Ser-g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Haarlem The Netherlands Age: 38 Posts: 374	1975 cap combi just a small question, could a cap made in 1979 have a general inside with adjusteble cord. but only have the oval general cocarde ? and still be a real general cap. it apears to be a normal tank service cap (black velvet band and red pimping) or what the heck is it ? kind regards ser-g Last edited by Ser-g; 01-21-2008 at 09:58 AM. Reason: adisional info

01-21-2008, 10:18 AM	#2
jefflgarrison Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gdańsk, Poland Age: 59 Posts: 381	ok, so I know what you are saying, and I am not making fun of your typing, but it just struck me funny the "red pimping". Sounds like a good idea for the Russian version of MTV. "Pimp my military hat!" Oh, and by the way, are we all being "punked" by Putin in regards to the election? __________________ "Who will come to us with a sword - will be killed by a sword. Who will come to us with a feather - will be tickled by a feather!" - citation of Alexander Nevski

01-21-2008, 10:44 AM	#3
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 51 Posts: 2,060	cap Ser-g, Anyway you can post a photo? It would be of great help to other members who would like to give their input on the cap. DougD Moderator

01-21-2008, 09:00 PM	#6
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 51 Posts: 2,060	cap no, the embroidery on the service caps was later from what i remember, so that's not a major issue...looks like an ok cap except it looks like they may have used officer cap cords and buttons...tough to tell from these photos. DougD

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