Paul R

Yes. I am always looking for Guards Badges. I also love that Ukrainian Guards badge as well. I need to find one of those.

Sounds like a very dramatic transit... I hope that the antique gods rewarded you well after that trip! I too look forward to the next chapter.

I would love to have the display board, with all of the trade badges on it!~ :love:

Document close up

I really like the color scheme on these ribbons.

It is a simple but really nice WW2 campaign grouping. It is more indicative to me of the common Soldier in the Red Army. Most did not receive Bravery Medals or Orders.

What was the source of these medals? Looks like a mixed bag to me.

Lets see some pics of that ribbon bar! Very impressive. I sure hope that you find a family member to pass this on to, versus selling it.

So what is the difference? M42 without vents and the helmet designated(by collectors) as an M45? Still a very rare duck.

I just "liked/subscribed" to that one. Looks like it will be a great page.

That is a one of a kind story. Thank you for sharing it. I hope that you can find more out on him.

I agree. I would have to say that it is one of those M45 helmets. Who did the the paint work?

Please share the story!! Any why he decided to stay in Iraq. I cannot imagine more than a handful doing that.

I am against it as well, and for some of the reasons that the Col stated. There are special benefits for those who are war wounded, and I can foresee a flood of those faking the condition in order to fraudulantly obtain the additional benefits that come with being award the Purple Heart(employment points and etc). The VA does take care of those who are disabled with PTSD, and I am glad to see that. PTSD is very real and can be a very debilitating condition, however, I do not agree with a Purple Heart being awarded for it.

The jacket... I do not know if it is supposed to be worn with the bluegray tunic or by it'self. I think that this is a modified French overcoat, which seems to be commonly used by this group, based upon the photos. The tunic is redyed Dutch captured tunic. Still really cool

Here is the backing. There is some sort of metal plate between the liner and the sewn down patch that holds the chest insignia VERY firmly against the cloth. Also, the set came with this jacket! I never knew that the yellow waffenfarbe was used. My theory is that the color dicated position or some sort district designator.

Andreas, I like that photo a lot! I apologize for the lack of response on my behalf. I was deployed for a while. I have just received this set, which was a European find. It is the only set of uniform I have EVER seen or heard of!!! I have no doubt of it's authenticity.

Have you seen originals like these before?

Thanks Chris. Sounds like he worked in a support capacity during the second go around. ,

It seems as if the NCO stripes are plastic based now. I do not like the concept of removable stripes. Gives the sense of: easy come easy go! LOL

Really nice document. Did he receive any other awards that you know of(since you spoke with the family and all...).

Those are some really awesome portraits!

Are there any other Soviet Medical uniforms or groupings to show?

What is the last ribbon on that two place bar?

New addition to the GL section