02-21-2012, 09:12 AM
Durandal,
You second cap is not a repair item. It sometimes happened that a piece of leather was left, but just slightly shorter than needed. In this case, they would add a small piece to make the band long as needed. I also have a couple of these.
Marc
Durandal Wrote:Hmm so generals and above never had their uniforms custom tailored? Note, when I say "custom tailored" I mean made to fit each general accordingly as requested while still following uniform regulations. This I've read is something only generals and higher had...Soviet/Russian sizing is quite effective. They have "Рост" and "Размер", which allow to offer usually 6 different sizes for every height.
Durandal Wrote:...Looking through their site, it seems they manufactured the uniforms from scratch rather than just offer "repairs" and alterations to them concerning fit. I've attached a couple of images of my other general visor cap's sweatband showing alteration. It carries the same 43 ЦЭПК label and is genuine...ЦЭПК is primarily a manufacturer. Part of their services is making repairs, but that is NOT their main activity, far from that.
You second cap is not a repair item. It sometimes happened that a piece of leather was left, but just slightly shorter than needed. In this case, they would add a small piece to make the band long as needed. I also have a couple of these.
Marc
