1975 cap combi - Page 3

Al-muell · 01-23-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Doug,

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

Marc

I don't have a green book (1974)at hand, but I am sure (almost 100%) that the service caps for generals had no embriodery at all at that time.

Ser-g · 01-24-2008, 02:28 PM

okay folks,

thanks for all help.

all of my questions have been answered so far.
i'll try to post a pic as i get the cap in.

kind regards ser-g

Ser-g · 02-20-2008, 06:06 AM

Hi folks,

I just got the cap in,
it seems worn a bit the diamond has worn a slight bit.
the cord indeed seems a hole bit more bright yellow (really noticeble).
the cocard indeed is a nice example of a 2 piece general type.
the buttons are standard buttons and not the general SU gerb.
Overal it is a really nice cap with general grade materials and silk lining.

what could explain the normal butóns on the cap?

Al-muell · 02-20-2008, 06:57 AM

A pic would help...

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.

DougD · 02-20-2008, 12:07 PM

I think it was an unissued generals cap that was 'finished' with whatever they had; a generals cap badge, but officers buttons and cap cords.

DougD

Ser-g · 02-20-2008, 12:30 PM

what is your deffinision on a steep frond ?

the cord is fare more yellow in collor than normal officer.
i always thot that was a sign of a generals cord?
the buttons are stitched on and are of corred date 1978.

was it usual to have the buttons stitched on ? instead of the metal pins?

Al-muell · 02-20-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ser-g

what is your deffinision on a steep frond ?

the cord is fare more yellow in collor than normal officer.
i always thot that was a sign of a generals cord?
the buttons are stitched on and are of corred date 1978.

was it usual to have the buttons stitched on ? instead of the metal pins?

Steep front - take a look at the second ppic of a cap I posted here: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...or-cap-eb.html
That's what I mean steep - almost vertical.

The cords are a difficult matter. Regulations say nothing about that, but could be. On the other hands - cords are easy to replace.

The buttons may be original to it (altough it isn't something I would expect on such a cap), but can be replacement. Maybe the original ones were removed to be sold separately or to be used on shoulderboards... Who knows?

02-20-2008, 12:07 PM	#28
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	cap I think it was an unissued generals cap that was 'finished' with whatever they had; a generals cap badge, but officers buttons and cap cords. DougD

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01-24-2008, 02:28 PM	#22
Ser-g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Haarlem The Netherlands Age: 38 Posts: 374	okay folks, thanks for all help. all of my questions have been answered so far. i'll try to post a pic as i get the cap in. kind regards ser-g

02-20-2008, 06:06 AM	#23
Ser-g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Haarlem The Netherlands Age: 38 Posts: 374	Hi folks, I just got the cap in, it seems worn a bit the diamond has worn a slight bit. the cord indeed seems a hole bit more bright yellow (really noticeble). the cocard indeed is a nice example of a 2 piece general type. the buttons are standard buttons and not the general SU gerb. Overal it is a really nice cap with general grade materials and silk lining. what could explain the normal butóns on the cap?

02-20-2008, 06:57 AM	#24
Al-muell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wrocław, Poland Posts: 1,828	A pic would help...

02-20-2008, 12:02 PM	#27
Al-muell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wrocław, Poland Posts: 1,828	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.

02-20-2008, 12:30 PM	#29
Ser-g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Haarlem The Netherlands Age: 38 Posts: 374	what is your deffinision on a steep frond ? the cord is fare more yellow in collor than normal officer. i always thot that was a sign of a generals cord? the buttons are stitched on and are of corred date 1978. was it usual to have the buttons stitched on ? instead of the metal pins?

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