Stogieman

Nice collection Jan. The medal in photo #2, 3rd. Row, far right?! On a Soviet suspension!?! Sweet!

HI Dave, I think "looted" would be a more appropriate term......... same thing happened with Stasi archives and files.... rest assurred, there were West German agents in and amongst the files being pillaged as well as "rioters"

OK, I didn't bid....... anybody get these??

The docs for these are pretty hard to find Chris, I don't even have any archive photos!

Rick's last medal is (literally) "1889 Visit of Kaiser Wilhelm to Constantinople Medal"..... we know it exists and have seen a few photos, but try actually finding one!

OK, that makes way more sense...... big fancy building behind must be a museum??

Great photos fjcp! The color ones are from?? I especially leke the old B&W portrait!

...... so much for a "working-class" start... pretty fancy digs.

Collar Tabs were different. Until late last night, I thought pocket flaps were different as well, but I was corrected. As I have always said........ not a uni guy. (Can't remember everything, no matter how hard I try! ) ;>)

Rick's tied up right now with some business, please be patient with him. Thanks!

Well that's interesting, apparently I have used an inappropriate word. My apologies!

I understand completely Les and have often done the exact same thing....... this piece is bad.... but the rest of it is singing hymns...... I would have bought the entire group to get that one photograph. The badge is a ######, IMO. But I'd put it on eBay and laugh at the folks that are "smart"....... Yes, I'm getting a little jaded after watching too many "trophy PLM's" going off. I admit it. Part of the reason I need to take a break.

I'm not a uni guy. The opportunity presented itself, a rare and early uniform for NKVD. The Guru said "None better in years, buy it"........... and one month later, there you have it. Due to circumstances beyond my control, it can't stay... but I am enjoying it's brief interlude here!

Now, can you hum along......... "All together now...... All together now........."

And one more of the cap

More on the hat:

Pistol Holster & belt:

Nice view of the Cap

Breeches:

Shoulder "Eggs"

Stamped:

Details......

Tabs........ Hat Star

ca. 1938 if memory serves.

Almost forgot........ The Chairman is creating a paralel universe website where detailed studies, articles and research can be published for access by serious students of Military History. I know Rick Research's new & improved article on ribbon bars will be there. More as the situation develops. I invited Robert Pandis to publish his current work here, but since it's already available through Andreas' site.......