Another soviet uniform question...

Koslova · 04-29-2006, 12:09 PM

What does the 'shoulder string' (I don't know the proper english word) on the uniform of the soviet troops stand for? How was it won and who could recive it?

latinmajorac · 04-29-2006, 12:25 PM

that is a cord attached for troops are demobilizing. it was not official, but it was used simply to spruce up the uniforms so that they stood out on their special day.

i believe, please anyone correct me if i am wrong

Tretov · 04-30-2006, 02:37 PM

Might be made from a indoor curtain tassel or something =)

Koslova · 05-09-2006, 02:16 PM

Thanks for all your replies. I was unable to log in for some time, now (in time for Victory Day) I am back...hmmm they where totaly unofficial? That is strang. I have seen a pictur of guards wearing them on parade. I see if I can upload it.

Nota Bene · 05-09-2006, 05:35 PM

Yes, and no. It was also officially established for Honor Guard and military parades.

I believe the word is aiguilette.

Alexei

Quote:

Originally Posted by latinmajorac

that is a cord attached for troops are demobilizing. it was not official, but it was used simply to spruce up the uniforms so that they stood out on their special day.

i believe, please anyone correct me if i am wrong

From one of my books...

ibaya · 05-10-2006, 12:48 AM

I think this question was asked before (can't recall which section it was in).

Anyway, there are two variations of aiguillettes (I think the Russian term is akselbanti):

silver-colored braid and loop
gold-colored braid and loop w/an additional cord ending with a metallic "needle".

Nack · 05-11-2006, 07:46 AM

I think that this may be the discussion we're looking for:

http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=5044

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05-10-2006, 12:48 AM	#6
ibaya Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland, USA Age: 54 Posts: 200	I think this question was asked before (can't recall which section it was in). Anyway, there are two variations of aiguillettes (I think the Russian term is akselbanti): silver-colored braid and loop gold-colored braid and loop w/an additional cord ending with a metallic "needle".

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04-30-2006, 02:37 PM	#3
Tretov Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Republic of Finland Posts: 1,129	Might be made from a indoor curtain tassel or something =)

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Koslova New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 17	Thanks for all your replies. I was unable to log in for some time, now (in time for Victory Day) I am back...hmmm they where totaly unofficial? That is strang. I have seen a pictur of guards wearing them on parade. I see if I can upload it.

05-11-2006, 07:46 AM	#7
Nack Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Buckeye State Age: 46 Posts: 513	I think that this may be the discussion we're looking for: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=5044

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