My first Soviet uniform (need help)

[Esteban_cool]

Could it be worn with a helmet when wearing the version with colored shoulder boards and collar tabs? (because you say most would wear collored insignia all the time since they only have one uniform for everyday and field)
Both pilotka and afghanka hat could be worn with this uniform with colored boards?

On the back of the buttons is the number 87 (year?)

Is there anyone here who has some period pictures of the uniform in use (searching Google images hasn’t been very successful)

Many thanks for the help so far.

Hi.

Here is photographic evidence of your uniform worn with a helmet.

And yes, the number at the back of your buttons stands for the manufacture year.

Hope it helps!

Esteban