REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Romania... In World War 2, Romania was the 3rd largest Axis Power and the 4th largest Allied Power. A major player and contributor in World War 2 and a country who has participated in every major Balkin conflict since the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. Yet, somehow, very little is known and written about the Royal Romanian Military. Most WW2 books concentrate on everything except the Eastern theater in which Romanian was a major player. With the country overrun and in control by the Soviets during WW2 and directly afterwards thrown into a puppet state dictatorship, any possesion of Royal uniforms was considered sypathetic to the old regime. These people were either excecuted, imprissoned, or black listed. Thus, their WW2 uniforms were worn as civilian clothing directly after the wars end, destroyed or donated to the Military Museum in Bucharest. Very few pieces survived today. Those who held onto their uniforms hid them well while running a great risk for their own safety and survival. Today, it is still difficult to find a WW2 Romanian uniform. Many WW2 Vets who posses such uniforms are still fearful of showing these things. A paranoia from the communist days. Since the fall of communism, I made an effort to seek out and collect these scarce uniforms. I would like to show off my collection.General George AvramescuCommander of the 4th Romanian ArmyPrior Commander of the Mountain Corps that fought in Russia.Holder of the Order of Michael the Brave2 wound stripes on his sleeve. WW1 and WW2 Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 2 wound stripes on sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Generals Shoulder boards and collar tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Right Pocket loops. Wore both Romanian and German awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Left pocket loops. Wore both Romanian and German awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Generals pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Generals visor cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Summer white Air Force tunic.Rank : CaptainRed Collar tabs : BombadierBadges : Pilot, Observer, Iron CrossVeterin of the 5th Bomber Group which sustained heavy casualties over Stalingrad and was credited for saving what was left of the German and Romanian Army trapped and surrounded by the Soviets and allowing them to break free and retreat from Stalingrad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Close up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 2nd LieutenantSummer weight KhakiGerman Ribbon on Button holeKrim Shield on sleeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Krim Shield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Queen Maries 4th Roshiori Cavalry RegimentPart of the 8th Cavalry Division that fought in Russia.2nd LieutenantBright redish purple aguilette is regimental unit citation for the Order of Michael the Bravefor heroism and bravery in the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Tunic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ulsterman Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 That 2nd Lts. uniform is a treat! You should do a book-or at least an article. Have you seen the Rumanian forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 (edited) That 2nd Lts. uniform is a treat! You should do a book-or at least an article. Have you seen the Rumanian forum?Yes. I am a regular on that site. My goal is to publish a book about Royal Romanian militaria. Finding the time is another story. Edited September 22, 2006 by REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Palace Guard Escort RegimentMajor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Close up of colar patch and shoulder board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Close up of cuff patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Batalion Pionieri Munte (Mountain Sappers Battalion)Specialized Engineers.Lieutenant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Close up of colar patch and shoulder board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Close up of Beret hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Guards Regiment winter overcoat.Captain.Khaki wool Lined in sheepskin.Warm, heavy, but effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Close up of shoulder board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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