Photographs Of Recipients Of Soviet Awards/Service Personnel. - Page 85

aironmeiden · 12-17-2010, 01:08 PM

Nice one!
Crisp clear photo!

Lapa · 12-19-2010, 05:31 PM

I'd rather note his Kutuzov 3rd and Khmelnitski 2nd... :cool:

Marc

slava1stclass · 01-17-2011, 09:40 PM

Gents,

Another example of the cloth airborne insignia.

Regards,

slava1stclass

slava1stclass · 01-17-2011, 09:52 PM

Gents,

A nice image of a well-decorated RR Troops field grade officer. Note shoulder boards and RR Troops branch insignia.

Regards,

slava1stclass

Jeffrey Meffert · 01-17-2011, 11:35 PM

Great picture. I notice he has the "engineer" type buttons instead of H&S. Cool. Very well decorated, too.

Will · 01-18-2011, 05:09 PM

Okay, now this is a point that I find confusing, and perhaps someone can enlighten or correct me.

It is my understanding from my research that the officer in the photo is not a member of the Railway Troops of the Red Army. The dark kitel tunic (which is presumably piped in green), the shoulder boards, the railway emblem buttons, and the shoulder board devices, all would indicate to me that this man is an officer, not of the railway troops, but of the Soviet Railway System itself, within the Ministry of Transportation, circa late 1940's to early 1950's.

He obviously had World War II service, but I think what we see is a professional railway engineer, who served in WW II in some capacity, maybe with the Red Army, but maybe also with the Railway system proper, which was heavily involved in the war effort.

I would be interested in learning more on this point!

Will · 01-18-2011, 05:11 PM

Very cool !
Does anyone know what the devices are on the shoulder straps of the fellow on the right?

Jeffrey Meffert · 01-18-2011, 07:44 PM

epaulets are artillery. This officer had an interesting career. Perhaps injured and grounded from airborne duties?

RichieC · 01-18-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commissar

Very cool photos.

I always liked that patch, maybe the next time I see one I'll have to get it! :)

Get in line... :D

vvadim · 01-19-2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slava1stclass

A nice image of a well-decorated RR Troops field grade officer. Note shoulder boards and RR Troops branch insignia.

This guy is civilian, railroad engineer responsible for railway tracks and bridges maintenance. Most likely he never was in military service. Red Banner he got for 25 years of railroad service and order of Lenin for 30 years of service.
Lt. colonel of RR troops supposed to looks like that and VOSO like that. Note shoulder boards and RR Troops branch insignia.

12-17-2010, 01:08 PM	#841
aironmeiden Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 97	Re: Colonel Pontoon Troops Nice one! Crisp clear photo!

12-19-2010, 05:31 PM	#842
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Colonel Pontoon Troops I'd rather note his Kutuzov 3rd and Khmelnitski 2nd... :cool: Marc

01-17-2011, 11:35 PM	#845
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 68 Posts: 640	Re: Lt Col/Director of Railroad Troops Great picture. I notice he has the "engineer" type buttons instead of H&S. Cool. Very well decorated, too.

01-18-2011, 05:09 PM	#846
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Lt Col/Director of Railroad Troops Okay, now this is a point that I find confusing, and perhaps someone can enlighten or correct me. It is my understanding from my research that the officer in the photo is not a member of the Railway Troops of the Red Army. The dark kitel tunic (which is presumably piped in green), the shoulder boards, the railway emblem buttons, and the shoulder board devices, all would indicate to me that this man is an officer, not of the railway troops, but of the Soviet Railway System itself, within the Ministry of Transportation, circa late 1940's to early 1950's. He obviously had World War II service, but I think what we see is a professional railway engineer, who served in WW II in some capacity, maybe with the Red Army, but maybe also with the Railway system proper, which was heavily involved in the war effort. I would be interested in learning more on this point!

01-18-2011, 05:11 PM	#847
Will Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Cloth Airborne Insignia Very cool ! Does anyone know what the devices are on the shoulder straps of the fellow on the right?

01-18-2011, 07:44 PM	#848
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 68 Posts: 640	Re: Cloth Airborne Insignia epaulets are artillery. This officer had an interesting career. Perhaps injured and grounded from airborne duties?

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