Soviet General and Field Rank Officers Uniforms: 1955 to 1991 - (land, air, border and intelligence services)

Adrian Streather

ISBN 10: 1845842677 / ISBN 13: 9781845842673

Published by Battle Cry! (Veloce Publishing), Dorchester, 2009

About this Item

First printing, 128 pages; black pictorial card covers. Fine, no marks of previous ownership, unread. Pictures show this actual book. UK orders are post-free. Seller Inventory # 151673

Bibliographic Details

Title: Soviet General and Field Rank Officers ...

Publisher: Battle Cry! (Veloce Publishing), Dorchester

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Softcover/Paperback

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

This book covers all uniforms issued and worn by the Marshal of the Soviet Union, Marshals, Generals and all field rank officers from 1955 to 1991. It features a well researched and illustrated history of each type of uniform, the period it was approved for and how it was made. However, this book is not just about describing and showing pictures of Soviet officers' uniforms. It contains a comprehensive collector's and buyer's guide, designed primarily to help enthusiasts identify what they might wish to purchase. It provides anecdotes of the author's purchasing experiences, including the various traps awaiting the inexperienced uniform collectors. Its contents will help any student of the Soviet military identify uniforms properly, and hopefully distinguish an original from a reproduction. Features: * Precise overview of the various official Soviet uniform regulations. * Well researched history of all Soviet officers uniform types. * Details of all uniform types worn by all officers from 1955 to 1991. * Tables listing trim and embroidery colours used for identification and recognition as well as official identification mounting methods for uniforms. * Comprehensive buyer s guide and buyer s tips throughout. * Includes changes in uniform issue procedures and methods as officers were promoted. * Many period photographs and illustrations. * Includes an extensive overview of the officer rank identification system. * Over 150 colour and black and white photographs and illustrations. * Reveals how the Soviet officer hierarchy system actually worked.

About the Author:

Adrian Streather is a well established author. This Soviet uniforms book is his ninth book and is a deviation from his normal passion and enthusiasm for all things automotive that he normally writes about. Everyone has a hobby and Adrian is no exception. His hobby is collecting military uniforms and for the past few years he has focused on his old former foe, the Soviet Union. During the cold war Adrian served in the Royal Australian Air Force. Years later knowing he knew little of his adversary he decided to learn and this book is the result.