TeaRex

R.P.R. Tank Crew Grade Badge.

Found on a visit to Brasov Collectors Fair, Saturday 28 May 2011.

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Width:- 65mm convex wing tip to wing tip

Height:- 27.5mm

Fixing:- Screwback.

Maker Marked holding device:- IPMS ARAD.

Design heavily influenced by the Soviet Union.

Kevin in Deva.

I now just need to find the number "2" & "3" versions.

Snap I have the same one but no makers name on screw back, just plain brass. Very heavy and nice design as above.

It looks the outline of rank stripes on each sleeve. Can you make out the silhouette of a small star higher on the sleeve?

Hi, Yes I can make out the rank strips on the sleeves now you mention it, but the star not so easy. So assuming that is correct, which I would certainly bow to your expertise, what what the rank be looking like for this period and tunic?

That style tunic was used by the navy in the 30's (no shoulder boards) and multiple branches of service from 43 on (with appropriate shoulder boards). It was used by officers and commanders for sure, maybe also by lower ranks. Are there loops for epaulets on the shoulders? What is on the buttons? (Anchor=navy, anchor+crest=post45 admiral or naval general, H&S=any non-navy branch of service, crest=general officer of time period appropriate to number of ribbons on crest.) Hope it helps. They are relatively easy to obtain

Hi, thank you for the ID. It had no buttons on it when we found it in the Dacha (I'm surprised it had not paint marks on it, after the use it had). It has no loops for the epaulettes so early? Or lower rank? Could it be made a high ranking officer? What would your suggetion be? Really I only have it because of the family connection, I have quite a few naval uniforms, but this one is old and interesting. Any help as always much appreciated.

Cheers

Rex

Cheers Guys!

Yes I think between what is shown on the link you provided and the help of members on the forum, I should I hope be able to make some sence of items that come my way.

Rex Trye

Hi All, I hope this is not an obvious question but are there any decent books on Romanian Communist period badges, insignia and medals? I think I've seen one of airforce wings, but any others? I'm a firm believer in getting good reference books, can save a world of pain to have some good knowledge behind you at times.

Yes that was an amazing time for the moustache, my mother has a tea cup with a moustache lip on it, that my grandfather used to drink from (he was of the generation of the manly moustache)

Thanks for posting the photo TeaRex.

And you're right, what an interesting photo!

First, you're drawn to the row of medals on the guy's chest and the Legion of Honour and what looks like a Czech Order of the Lion next to the St Sava.

Then .... the moustache ....

I have in my collection a photo of a recipient wearing the Order of the White Eagle, The Order of St. Sava and the Karadjordje Star with Swords. Taken (according to the information written on the back of the photo 1926) Of Branko (Branislav) ? Who was a member of Parliament for the Peoples Radical Party of Serbia in the early 1920's. It is really not my field of interest or expertise (I collect more the communist period items) but such an interesting photo I could not resist it. If any one has any information on Branko ? I would be very interested. Thanks

This time?

I seem to be having problems uploading the photo, will try again.

Where is the photo?

Hi, I have this white tunic which I rescued from my wifes parents dacha (being used as a paint jacket) it was given to my mother in law in the 80's I guess by a colleague who served in the River Fleet in the late 40's. Can anyone give me any idea if it is meant to have shoulder boards or any type of insignia (the buttons are not correct I kinow) it has no markings I can find, but is made of a good white twill material and seems to be well made, any ideas most welcome.

Cheers

Rex

Hi to all from New Zealand. I hope this is not too much a newbie repeat question, but is there someone in the group who can recommend a reliable person who still does research in the former Minister of Defence Archives in Moscow? I am researching my wifes grandfather who was an officer in the Soviet Army. Order of Glory 3 and 2nd class among other awards, we have some details (and photos), but would like to get a copy of his military record and award card. Unfortunatly all his medals and awards were given to a local musuem in Russia (as per his wish) but as with many things "they have been lost". So to cut a long story short, we would like to rebuild the group and would like to know more about his time of service during WW2. And at present we won't be back in the Russian Federation until next year.

Regards

Rex

Hello to all, I"m new to this (and other Socialist interest forums) and wonder if any member can help me with a name I have neatly stitched in a Romanian 2 star army generals peak cap. The initials are M.H. I have his peak cap and dress uniform. And leads or ideas most welcome.

Cheers

Rex

Hi can anyone give me any information on Signal Corps General Ivan Kaloinov. He would have been a Major General I think around 1966, I have a few documents to him from his graduation from the S.M. Budennogo Academy in the USSR. Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Rex

Hi Gordon,

Thanks for the great photos and the information. I'm a little surprised how plain the Hungarian Generals caps are, sure the tunics are nice and I just love the shoulder boards, and your information is great, I'm very pleased you took the time to reply.

It's going to be very interesting getting to grips with the more detailed aspects of Hungarian uniforms and regalia.

Thanks also for the heads up on the books. I followed the thread on the books and various guys efforts in doing research and writing.

Having had two books published on Italian WW2 regalia, I can totally appreciate how much blood and effort it takes to get a book done, and as someone said little fame, or money but a great deal of satisfaction.

By the way the link that was given for the English language book did not work, can you provide me any details and of course if it is still available.

But once gain many thanks.

Sure sounds good, whatever you wish to sumbit is fine with me.

Cheers

TeaRex,

Welcome to the forum. I'll see what I can dig up tomorrow to post. If you are going to get interested in artifacts from the HUPR I would suggest purchasing a copy of Hunyadi's book. It is in English. There a coule of more books on Communist era military uniforms etc written by some friends in Budapest, in Hungarian. I can list them and post pictures of the cover if you are interested.

Regards,

Gordon

Hi,

As a new comer to this forum, I'm interested in knowing if any members can add some photo's of Hungarian General's shoulder boards, cap insignia and the like. After decades of collecting militaria of Fascist Italy, I've gone to the other side and now have a deep interest in regalia of the former Eastern European Communist states.

Cheers Rex from New Zealand.