Bartholomew Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hello and Greetings, This is my first post and I just wanted to share what the uniform of the highest rank of the Soviet Union looks like. Note this rank is above Marshal of the Soviet Union equivalent to a 5 Star Field Marshal rank. Only the “man of steel” holds this rank also known as Joseph Stalin but even for himself, the commander in chief of the Soviet Red Army considers this Uniform and it’s insignia to be too luxurious and old fashioned for his own liking. I am emphasize that this was especially created for Stalin for usage in the annual Grand Victory Parade of 1947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartholomew Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 The Generalissimo rank is equivalent to a 6 Star General rank or General of the Armies and is above the average Marshal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshik Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) This was a prototype uniform with epaulettes based on Russian Imperial one, for Victory Parade of 1945 which never went into production :-) This is how the legends come to life! Edited November 26, 2017 by toshik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new world Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I understand this was never worn, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshik Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Never used, prototype only :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The uniform is really much old fashioned and directly back to the tsarism . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartholomew Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) When in full Parade dress it would also be worn with a General or Marshal’s Belt along with straight leg Trousers and would have Stalin’s decorations on it. The uniform’s Tunic overall is about knee length which is shorter than that of a overcoat. Edited January 19, 2018 by Bartholomew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayern Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Bartholomew : The tunic is very similar to the Prussian Ueberrock . used by the Russians until the reign of Alexander III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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