Paul C Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I don't know when this picture was taken but I assume, due to his age in the picture that it was around 1920. He was born 1889. As can be seen he is in uniform. I can't tell if this is Czarist times or Soviet times. Any assitance is appreciated. I have posted the pic and a close up on his shoulder boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 The Soviets didn't have shoulder boards at that time, so it must be Czarist (pre-1917). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 That's a Tsarist "Gerb" (cockade) on his hat. Some sort of vehicle driver, in the leather suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Interesting, so I guess he was in WWI with the Czar. Any quess on rank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcotk Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Ok, I will have a guess on this even if I am not really "on the edge" regarding Tsarists uniforms! I see a little stripe on top so I'd say Gefreiter (Corporal) of the 3rd Auto-vehicles (The hemblem on the boards looks like this to me) Division or Brigade ? Edited August 30, 2009 by marcotk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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