Soviet Major's Casual Walking Coat

[Riley1965]

I've had this in the closet for a while. What is the branch of service?

Doc

[Christian Zulus]

I've had this in the closet for a while. What is the branch of service?

Doc

Dear Doc,

well, your coat is rather rare:

Railwaytroops

Congratulations .

Best regards

Christian

[Paul R]

This is the first Railway Troop tunic I have seen!! Congrats! There is nothing better than to make new discoveries on older pieces of the collection!

[Riley1965]

Dear Doc,

well, your coat is rather rare:

Railwaytroops

Congratulations .

Best regards

Christian

Christian,

Thank You for the information!!!

Doc

[Riley1965]

This is the first Railway Troop tunic I have seen!! Congrats! There is nothing better than to make new discoveries on older pieces of the collection!

Paul,

Thanks!!! This is a real suprise!!! Not bad for $30!!

Doc

[Christian Zulus]

Dear Doc,

please could post better scans of your very rare item - many thanks .

Best regards

Christian

[Guest Rick Research]

That's a very odd rank star-- not the normal "mock bullion" style that looks like a starfish.

have you looked on the buttons and under the boards for date markings?

I wonder if it is current Federation rather than USSR?

Soviet military railways insignia had red stars:

[Riley1965]

Rick,

You are right. I just found out that it is for the Russian Federation Signals Branch. Thanks to all for their comments and help!!!

Doc

[Christian Zulus]

Dear Doc,

sorry ...., that was my mistake - I think, I need new glasses .

Best regards

Christian

Rick,

You are right. I just found out that it is for the Russian Federation Signals Branch. Thanks to all for their comments and help!!!

Doc

[Riley1965]

Christian,

No problem!! I appreciate your help.

Doc