Russian Army Scraps New Uniforms

[deValcourt]

And one final closeup of the material - whatever it is. It has a texture that does not look smooth up close, but it is quite soft and warm when wearing it.

Anybody ever hear of or see one of these? I would expect to see heavier and darker ones for winter field wear.

Phillip

[Lapa]

Phillip,

Here is the regulation about it (1964): generals and marshals (left), officers (right).

Marc

[deValcourt]

Thank you Marc.:thumbsup After the very idea of such a thing was shot down by somebody a good while back around here, I had started to convince myself that the scarf I had was somehow a fake "addition" to the uniform coat.

I'm also impressed at how the regulations are so specific about the measurements - particularly the width. As I remember, it was actually pretty warm, despite the thin material.

Phillip

[Lapa]

Originally Posted by deValcourt

...I'm also impressed at how the regulations are so specific...

Phillip,

That was the Soviet Union... Everything was codified to the smallest details, hence standard production (but I did not say "quality" :cool:).

Marc