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Thanks for the information!!! Until now, the only resourse that I had was an OMSA Medal Notes. I just checked and the site is temporarily unavailable. Doc

Marc, Thanks again my friend!!! Yes a copy of the book would be GREAT PLEASE PM the details to me. Sergey, Thanks too my friend!!! Doc

Sergey & Marc, Thank You!!! Is there a book that covers Militia shoulderboards? Doc

Sergey, THANK YOU for the explanation and the pictures!!! It really helps me understand the Soviet uniform regulations. Doc

Stijn David, I'm glad you enjoyed the article. That is a GREAT photo!! Thanks for posting it. I'm thinking about expanding the article into a book. I am planning a trip to the Camp Hearne site and meet there with Dr. Michael Waters and his archeology students. I will also go to Texas A&M to see and scan the artifacts from the site. It's just a matter of Dr. Waters schedule. I'll keep everyone up to date on the progress. Doc

Sergey, Are you saying that they are Militia? Doc

Sergey, That's a GREAT looking Parade Uniform!!! I do have a question for anyone with the 58 regulations. Does that dagger hanger go with the Colonel's Parade uniform? Doc

Enzo, I hope that this "copy" didn't cost you too much. The quality of this piece isn't very good. I guess if you are happy with it, that's all that matters. I, personally, wouldn't have bought this fake. Doc

I forgot to post the 30 year Border Guard Badge. Doc

Ed, Here is a translation of a similar badge from the website that Marc just posted: Anniversary sign of Ry2; 30 years of release. I battalion MVPKKU THE KGB OF THE USSR. Sign is prepared in the honor of the 30- anniversary of the release of the first battalion of the Moscow highest boundary red banner command school THE KGB OF THE USSR in 1976. Sign is the silvery panel, in center of which superimposed the image of the boundary red- green post, in upper part of which is placed the golden coat of arms OF THE USSR. In the lower part of the post of Ry2; inscription "30 YEARS". Boundary post is framed by golden Lavrov- oak poluvenkom, interwoven green tape with the golden inscriptions: "1972", "MVPPKU THE I BATTALION THE KGB OF THE USSR", "1976". Sign is prepared during April 2006. Doc

Ed, That's a BEAUTIFUL Badge!!! Where do you find these gems? Doc

Kristof, If you have the award Card and Citation(s), Please post them. Doc

Rick, The LT's boards are a Blue-Grey (?) over a Charcoal Grey (?). That's the best description of the colors that I can come up with. Thanks for the ID on the Major's boards. Doc

Hello Rick, Here are the backs of the shoulderboards. The LT's are narrower and the backing is sticking out around the edges. There is a number 145 on the white boards and 165 on the tongue of the Lt's boards. Doc

Marc, No they are not embroidered. Just the standard stars. Ed, that seems to go with the territory. I just ordered a $79 book on Soviet Uniforms and insignia. Maybe it will shed light on these. Doc

Gentlemen, I have these shoulderboards that are supposed to be from the Soviet Medical Service. There is some question as to what they really are. The buttons are not important because they can be replaced. Basically, I'm asking for your opinions as to what they really are. Doc

Kevin, Thanks for the link to some GREAT photos!!! It really brings the history of WWII to life. Doc

WOW!!! That's a GREAT photo!!! And I thought that I looked too young in my Basic Training photo Doc

A Russian friend of mine has told me to wait 1-2 years as the prices will come back down. He suggested that I work on the other areas of my collection. I'm following his advice with one exception. I am still looking for Orders, Medals, badges and research for Soviet Doctors, Nurses and Medics for my book. Doc

OSTFRONT, I am working on a book about the Soviet Medical Service. I would like to add yours, with ALL due credit, to the book. Please send me a PM. You have a very nice group and research!!!

I agree with VETERAN about wearing a M?daille Coloniale instead of the Current Overseas medal. I am glad that you are pursueing the awards that are rightfully yours!!! I've had to do the same for a couple of mine. It's a shame that we have to jump through hoops to get what is due to us!!! Doc

Chris, Congratulations for getting the medals due to you!!! You guys look sharp!!! I really like the epaulettes. I can't say this enough...Thank You for your service!!! Doc

I agree with Christophe!!! I hate people that do this The bidder doesn't have a clue about this one Doc

Sergeant Gnitienko was indeed a heroic man. Doc