RichieC Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I acquired this blindly of few years ago in a lot... It was not interesting for me at the time. However, as a matter of fact, I thought it was another of those fantasy pieces that were coming out of the Moscow and St Petersburg fake factories at the time. As the months have progressed, it has grown on me...I have figured out, with minimal Russian help, what branch it hails from. However, I lack any type of published reference or period photos. I would like to know, and I ask for your assistance Rick Research; What type of headgear would this man have worn, and what type of belt? I see by default that he was a Tech, but what could have been his job? The construction of gallows, torture rooms? Perhaps a plumber, builder, equipment operator, or electrician?Thanks in advance...Richie CImages to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Wish I knew.Wish I knew somebody who knows.Wish I knew anybody who knows.All we can do is labor on in obscurity and hope Someday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieC Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 ... that the mold and mildew in my wet basement finds it's way up through the floor, into my playroom, and begins to animate the uniforms contained therein mounted on lifeless Styrofoam display fixtures ?Perhaps we could teach them to speak?sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeman Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I would like to know, and I ask for your assistance Rick Research; What type of headgear would this man have worn, and what type of belt? Images to follow.I've got a great article somewhere on GULAG uniforms that explain branch insignia and show excellent pictures, but I just can't put my finger on it. I did find another Russian language booklet with artist renderings of what your man would have worn. The belt is light brown with an open buckle and appears narrower than the thick "Sam Browne"-type belts. The cap is a blue topped "crown"(?) and has a red stripe around the portion that surrounds the head (I don't know what you call it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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