Andrew

2: order_of_victory Thanks. Why? May be unscrupulous anyone else? For 15 years that uniform could be second-third-forth-hand. 2: Rick Research Here in Russia I never heard of such practice. When my grandpa died (Colonel), his was burried in one of his old uniformes of Lt-Col. where I only had to put one additional star on every shoulder strap. When my father-in-law died, I had to buy all new stuff in Voentorg (Military shop) 'cause he had the only uniform in the closet which family left as memorabilia. Of course, Akhromeyev had more then one uniform. But I can't believe that when Marshal's grave was vandalized one of the family members went to antique shop or black market to sell another one. Don't think his relatives are lack of cash even after 15 years. For me it can't be second Akhromeyev uniform. Making such replica is not that difficult 'cept for 11 rows of ribbons with correct arrangement and correct coloring. I don't know probably it's a fake. I just gave you a tip.

Sorry pals, it's my first post reply on the club board. When I looked through this post coupla mins ago I specially registered to inform you that this item have been stolen almost right after the burrial ceremony of Marshal Akhromeyev right from his grave (and of course, from his corpse). The very first Google search result (on "Marshal Akhromeyev Uniform") gives Reuters message on September 4, 1991: "Vandals have dug up the freshly buried corpse of Marshal Sergei F. Akhromeyev and stripped the officer of his uniform". Now some bustards try to legally sell such a piece of military glory just for 15 hundreds! Not sure 'bout the "vandalizing grave" or "mutilating a corpse" law and its limitation period but they deserve much, MUCH more then couple years of probation! Very, very upset!