Romania WW2 ROYAL ROMANIAN UNIFORMS

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Romania... In World War 2, Romania was the 3rd largest Axis Power and the 4th largest Allied Power. A major player and contributor in World War 2 and a country who has participated in every major Balkin conflict since the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. Yet, somehow, very little is known and written about the Royal Romanian Military. Most WW2 books concentrate on everything except the Eastern theater in which Romanian was a major player. With the country overrun and in control by the Soviets during WW2 and directly afterwards thrown into a puppet state dictatorship, any possesion of Royal uniforms was considered sypathetic to the old regime. These people were either excecuted, imprissoned, or black listed. Thus, their WW2 uniforms were worn as civilian clothing directly after the wars end, destroyed or donated to the Military Museum in Bucharest. Very few pieces survived today. Those who held onto their uniforms hid them well while running a great risk for their own safety and survival. Today, it is still difficult to find a WW2 Romanian uniform. Many WW2 Vets who posses such uniforms are still fearful of showing these things. A paranoia from the communist days. Since the fall of communism, I made an effort to seek out and collect these scarce uniforms. I would like to show off my collection.

General George Avramescu

Commander of the 4th Romanian Army

Prior Commander of the Mountain Corps that fought in Russia.

Holder of the Order of Michael the Brave

2 wound stripes on his sleeve. WW1 and WW2 Russia.

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2 wound stripes on sleeve.

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Generals Shoulder boards and collar tab.

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Right Pocket loops. Wore both Romanian and German awards.

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Left pocket loops. Wore both Romanian and German awards.

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Generals pants.

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Generals visor cap.

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Summer white Air Force tunic.

Rank : Captain

Red Collar tabs : Bombadier

Badges : Pilot, Observer, Iron Cross

Veterin of the 5th Bomber Group which sustained heavy casualties over Stalingrad and was credited for saving what was left of the German and Romanian Army trapped and surrounded by the Soviets and allowing them to break free and retreat from Stalingrad.

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2nd Lieutenant

Summer weight Khaki

German Ribbon on Button hole

Krim Shield on sleeve

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Krim Shield

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Queen Maries 4th Roshiori Cavalry Regiment

Part of the 8th Cavalry Division that fought in Russia.

2nd Lieutenant

Bright redish purple aguilette is regimental unit citation for the Order of Michael the Brave

for heroism and bravery in the battle.

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Tunic

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That 2nd Lts. uniform is a treat! You should do a book-or at least an article. Have you seen the Rumanian forum?

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That 2nd Lts. uniform is a treat! You should do a book-or at least an article. Have you seen the Rumanian forum?

Yes. I am a regular on that site. My goal is to publish a book about Royal Romanian militaria. Finding the time is another story.

Edited September 22, 2006 by REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR

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Palace Guard Escort Regiment

Major

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Close up of colar patch and shoulder board.

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Close up of cuff patch.

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Batalion Pionieri Munte (Mountain Sappers Battalion)

Specialized Engineers.

Lieutenant

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Close up of colar patch and shoulder board.

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Close up of Beret hat.

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Guards Regiment winter overcoat.

Captain.

Khaki wool Lined in sheepskin.

Warm, heavy, but effective.

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Close up of shoulder board.