Soviet, WWII Militaria

Awards and Insignia

#7044	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal of the Soviet Union Shoulderboards Second pattern shoulderboards for the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union, instituted in April of 1943 and worn until wars end. The top features a patterned gold brocade backing with a single, large silver thread embroidered star at the base, above that the seal of the Soviet Union is embroidered in colored thread and gilt wire. There are eleven red bars, indicative of the eleven republics of the Soviet Union during WWII. The underlay is a red woven cloth which extends out around three sides of the board and completely covers the reverse. There is an attachment tongue and bridle on the underside. Excellent condition, with some minor wear near the base and the shoulder button area, but some of the best condition examples I’ve encountered. Former David Webster collection.	SOLD
#7045	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal of the Soviet Union Shoulderboards First pattern shoulderboards for the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union, instituted in January of 1943 but gradually phased out as the second pattern was introduced. The top features a patterned gold brocade backing with a single, large silver thread embroidered star at the center. The underlay is a red woven cloth which extends out around three sides of the board and completely covers the reverse. There is an attachment tongue and bridle on the underside. Dark age toning and evidence of wear. Former David Webster collection.	SOLD
#7046	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Supreme Marshal of the Soviet Air Force Shoulderboards Rarely encountered shoulderboards for the rank of the Supreme Marshal of the Soviet Air Force. The top features a patterned gold brocade backing with a single, at the base a large silver thread embroidered star surrounded by a silver embroidered wreath. Above that is a silver embroidered winged bird. The underlay is a light-blueish grey woven cloth which extends out around three sides of the board and completely covers the reverse. There is an attachment tongue and bridle on the underside. There is some soiling, verdigre and corrosion to the brocade and silver bullion, and they show evidence of wear. Former David Webster collection.	$2000
#7047	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Shoulderboards Shoulderboards for another rarely encountered rank, Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, a rank held by a single man during WWII; Nikolai Kuznetsov. The top features a patterned gold brocade backing with a single, large gold embroidered star in the Naval pattern featuring black bars and a black anchor on a red pentagon. Above that the seal of the Soviet Union is embroidered in colored thread and gilt wire. There are eleven red bars, indicative of the eleven republics of the Soviet Union during WWII. One difference between this and the army Marshal boards is that there are continents embroidered on the globe of the Soviet seal, an omission Kuznetsove noticed and had changed for the Naval rank. The underlay is a dark blue-black woven cloth which extends out around three sides of the board and completely covers the reverse. There is an attachment tongue and bridle on the underside. Near-mint examples of a very, rare rank. Includes two gilt buttons featuring the seal of the Soviet Union over two anchors. Former David Webster collection.	SOLD
#7048	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Major General of the Airforce Shoulderboards 1943 style General Officer shoulderboards with a patterned gold brocade backing and a single, small silver embroidered star indicating the rank of Major General. The underlay is a light-bluish grey woven cloth, indicating the branch of Air Force, which extends out around three sides of the board and completely covers the reverse. There is an attachment tongue and bridle on the underside. Excellent condition. Former David Webster collection.	$700
#7049	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Major General of Signals/Engineering Shoulderboards 1943 style General Officer shoulderboards with a patterned gold brocade backing and a single, small silver embroidered star indicating the rank of Major General. The underlay is a Raspberry-red woven cloth, indicating the Army branch of Signals/Engineering, which extends out around three sides of the board and completely covers the reverse. There is an attachment tongue and bridle on the underside. Excellent condition. Former David Webster collection.	$700

Uniforms

#5775	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal of the Soviet Union Timoshenko Gymnastiorka Tunic Very high quality olive wool, Model M35 gymastiorka tunic, three-button front pullover, piped in red around around collar and cuffs, two patch breast pockets, pleated with scalloped flaps secured by gold buttons, all buttons featuring the Soviet star. Red cloth collar rank patches featuring large star embroidered in gold bullion two-tone thread, piped around top edges in gold bullion twist cord. Sleeve insignia features double chevron of red cloth and gold brocade, above a large gold bullion embroidered star. Tunic is unlined, but neck is lined in grey artificial silk with hook closure. Inside of sleeve cuffs also lined in artificial silk, with two gold button closure. In July of 1940 the Model 1940 uniforms were introduced leaving this uniform obsolete three months after Timoshenko attained the rank. There are six award holes on the tunic. Includes a very high-quality belt and cross strap. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” .	$5500
#5776	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Admiral of the Fleet Kusnetszov Summer Tunic Model 1943, white linen tunic with banded collar, five-button front, two slit patch pockets and removable gold buttons featuring the Soviet Naval symbol with dual anchors, wreath and hammer & sickle. 1944 pattern shoulderboards for Admiral of the Fleet, gold brocade backing featuring a black anchor over a five-pointed red shield, embroidered in colored thread, superimposed over the top of a large, gold bullion embroidered star, with 7 black thread bars emanating from the five sides, the underside of black cloth backing. These Admiral of the Fleet shoulderboards were only worn by Nikolay Kuznetsov from 1944-1955), and are extremely rare. Tunic is unlined, with a single patch pocket with button closure at the inside left breast. Believed to have belonged to Admiral of the Fleet Nikolay Kuznetsov. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” .	$4500
#5778	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Service Dress Tunic & Visor of a Supreme Marshal of Artillery Model 1943, olive-green, tricot fabric, five-button front with bag pockets at breast, scalloped flap closures, banded collar, red piped collar and cuffs, gold metal buttons with Soviet 11 Republic symbol in relief. Shoulderboards for the service branch rank of Supreme Marshal of Artillery with gold brocade backing featuring a single, large silver embroidered star surrounded by a wreath with crossed canons above, the silver nicely dark-toned, over a red underlay. Extremely rare insignia. Inside lined in a light-brown brushed cotton. Visor cap of matching fabric, olive-green tricot, piped in red around crown and center, black velvet center band with red enameled General’s Soviet star attached at the center. Gold wire braided chin cords secured by gold buttons with Soviet 11 Republic symbol, black lacquer visor with smooth black underside. Inside lined in grey artificial silk with a light brown leather sweatband. Brown leather sweatshield with manufacturer logo and size “58”. 6-place Ribbon bar comes with tunic and features Lenin award, 2 Red Banners, 20 Year Jubilee, Defense of Moscow, Defense of Stalingrad. This uniform originated out of the late David Webster’s collection and was featured on page 147 of his book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” by David Webster and Chris Nelson.	$2800
#5780	(click on photo for more detailed images)	White Summer Tunic for a Lieutenant General Model 1940, white linen fabric, five-button front, full collar, two breast bag pockets with scalloped flaps and removable gold buttons featuring the Soviet 11 Republic symbol in relief. Red cloth collar rank patches featuring three gold metal stars, piped around top edges in gold bullion twist cord. Sleeve insignia features single chevron of gold brocade over red cloth backing, above a large gold bullion embroidered star over a red backing. Hook collar closure, inside is unlined. Awards come with the uniform and include a screwback Lenin (copy), original screwback Red Banner (#31717) and original 20-Year Jubilee. This uniform originated out of the late David Webster’s collection and was featured on page 91 of his book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” by David Webster and Chris Nelson.	$2500
#7089	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Lieutenant General of the Army Uniform Olive wool, Model M40 gymastiorka tunic, three-button front pullover, two patch breast pockets with scalloped flaps secured by gold buttons, all buttons featuring the Soviet star and bars for 11 Republics. Red cloth collar rank patches featuring two gold metal stars attached by prongs protruding through the underside of the collar, piped around top edges in gold bullion twist cord. Sleeve insignia features double chevron of red cloth and gold brocade, above that a large gold bullion embroidered star outlined in red. Tunic is unlined, but neck is lined in grey cloth with hook closure. There are no embroidered award holes, but evidence of previous attachment of awards through the cloth. Includes a pair of blue cloth breeches with bright red General’s stripes down each outer leg. Four button hidden fly with angled slit hip pockets, a rear adjustment belt and two button ankle closures.	$1700
#7051	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Lieutenant General of the Air Force Uniform Model 1940, olive-green five-button front tunic with bag pockets at breast, scalloped flap closures, open collar, blue piped collar and cuffs, gold metal buttons with Soviet 11 Republic symbol in relief. Blue cloth collar patches with three gold bullion embroidered stars and a gold metal wing/propeller indicating rank of Lieutenant General, top two edges piped in gold twist bullion wire. At bottom of each sleeve is a single, large gold brocade chevron piped in blue, above that a single gold embroidered star also piped in blue. There are three embroidered holes above the left chest pocket for attachment of awards. Includes breeches of dark blue wool with light blue General officer stripes down the side of each leg (two large stripes flanking a thin stripe in the middle). Partially lined in grey cloth with boot stirrups at the ankles. Excellent condition. The inside is lined in grey cloth with striped sleeve linings.	SOLD
#5885	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Air Force Division Commander Uniform Russian Model 1935 dark blue wool open collar tunic with four-button front, scalloped and pleated breast pockets, internal bag waist pockets with scalloped flaps and simulated French cuffs piped in blue. Tunic insignia consists of blue cloth collar patches piped in yellow brocade lace with a gilt metal propeller and two red enameled diamond rank devices. Double gold brocade chevrons adorn each sleeve. The left sleeve has a beautifully hand-embroidered Airman’s badge of gilt bullion thread. Visor cap of dark blue cloth, piped in blue with a black lacquered visor and black leather chinstrap secured with gold buttons. Insignia consists of a large, red enameled Commander’s Star (these stars were two-piece construction and larger than the standard officer’s star). The cap is lined in blue cotton with manufacturer and size stamps. Uniform and cap are for the rank of a Division Commander and was the equivalent of a two-star General before General officer ranks were re-instituted in 1940. This uniform originated out of the late David Webster’s collection and was featured on page 51 of his book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” by David Webster and Chris Nelson.	$1900
#7050	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Air Force Division Commander Uniform Olive wool, Model M35 gymastiorka tunic, three-button front pullover, piped in blue around around collar and cuffs, two patch breast pockets with scalloped flaps secured by gold buttons, all buttons featuring the Soviet star. Tunic insignia consists of blue cloth collar patches piped in yellow brocade lace with a gilt metal propeller and two red enameled diamond rank devices. Double gold brocade chevrons adorn each sleeve. The left sleeve has a beautifully hand-embroidered Airman’s badge of gilt bullion thread. Tunic is unlined, but neck is lined in grey cloth with hook closure. There are four award holes on the tunic. Includes a very high-quality belt and cross strap. Excellent condition. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection.	$1500
#7090	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Air Force Colonel Uniform Olive wool, Model M35 gymastiorka tunic, front pullover with three chest buttons and banded collar with two neck buttons, two internal bag breast pockets with outer scalloped flaps secured by gold buttons, all buttons featuring the Red Army Soviet star. Tunic insignia consists of removable olive-color cloth shoulder straps with two red center stripes, three gold metal stars arranged in triangle with a gold metal propeller cypher above. Straps are piped around the edges in light-blue for Air Force personnel. Includes a pair of breeches in olive wool, four button hidden fly, slit hip pockets, single rear pocket with scalloped flap, two rear waist adjustment straps. Ankles with two-button closures.	$700
#7069	(click on photo for more detailed images)	2^nd Lieutenant of Cavalry Uniform Olive-green wool, Model 1935-40 gymastiorka tunic, three-button front pullover, two patch breast pockets, pleated with scalloped flaps secured by brown buttons, all buttons featuring the Soviet star. Insignia consists of collar patches of blue woven, rectangular cloth piped in black with brass metal crossed sabers intertwined with a horseshoe and one, rectangular red enameled device for rank of 2^nd Lieutenant. The tunic has a couple of repairs in the shoulder area. Former David Webster collection.	SOLD
#7052	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Sergeant 1^st Class of Artillery Uniform and Pilotka Cap Olive-green wool, Model 1940 gymastiorka tunic, three-button front pullover, two patch breast pockets, pleated with scalloped flaps secured by gold buttons, all buttons featuring the Soviet star. Insignia consists of collar patches of black woven, rectangular cloth piped in red with brass metal crossed canons and a two, rectangular red enameled devices for rank of Sergeant 1^st Class. Matching pilotka cap, piped in olive-green with red enameled Soviet star at front, inside with manufacturer and size markings. Includes brown leather belt with silver claw buckle. Excellent condition. Former David Webster collection.	ON HOLD
#7054	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Soviet Army Officer Breeches of Rifles/Infantry 1935 pattern officer service dress breeches of blue gabardine wool with raspberry-red piping down each outer leg seam indicating an officer serving in the branch of Rifles/Infantry. Three button front with black, plastic buttons and metal hook closure at waist. Two slit hip pockets, single rear pocket with button closure flap. Partially lined in brushed grey cotton, black stirrups with single button fastener. Large size. Former David Webster collection.	$350
#7091	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Soviet Army M35 Officer Belt/Holster WWII era brown leather belt and gold-finish buckle with Soviet star. Light-brown leather holster with spare magazine for a Tokarev sidearm.	$350
#7092	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Soviet Army M35 Officer Belt WWII era brown leather belt and cross strap. Gold-finish buckle with Soviet star.	SOLD

Headgear

#5781	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal of the Soviet Union Parade Visor of Malinovsky Model 1945 green wool fabric, piped in red around the crown and center, red wool center band with direct-embroidered gold wire and bullion laurel wreath, red enameled General/Marshal Soviet star attached at center with 11 Republic buttons. Chin cords of braided gold wire retained by small gold button with Soviet emblem in relief, black lacquered visor with smooth black underside. Lined in black artificial silk with a brown leather sweatband and un-marked sweatshield. Size approximately 55 cm. Excellent condition. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” and is attributed to Marshal Rodion Malinovsky.	SOLD
#7070	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal/General of the Army Visor Cap Visor cap of olive-green tricot wool, piped in red around crown and center, red wool center band with red enameled Soviet star attached at the center. Black leather chin strap secured by gold buttons with Soviet symbol, black lacquer visor with smooth black underside. Inside lined in grey cotton with a light grey leather sweatband interwoven with a green tie strap. Manufacturer logo in gold foil lettering on a grey leather shield, size “59” stamped below. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945”.	$2200
#7071	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal/General of the Air Force Visor Cap Visor cap of blue-grey tricot wool, piped in blue around crown and center, blue wool center band with red enameled Soviet star attached at the center, direct-embroidered wreath of gold bullion wire thread. Chin cords of braided gold wire retained by small gold button with Soviet emblem in relief, black lacquered visor with smooth brown underside. Inside lined in brown brushed cotton with a brown leather sweatband and brown diamond-shaped sweatshield. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945”.	$5000
#5782	(click on photo for more detailed images)	General Staff Academy Visor Cap Visor cap of olive-green wool, piped in white around crown and center, burgundy wool center band with red enameled, two-piece Soviet star attached at the center. Black leather chin strap secured by gold buttons with Soviet symbol, black lacquer visor with smooth black underside. Inside lined in grey cotton with a light grey leather sweatband. Manufacturer logo and size “58” stamped in black at top. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945”.	$1200

Archives

#5774	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal of the Soviet Union Vasilevsky Uniform Fine field-grey tricot wool tunic with six-button front and banded collar, piped in red down front panel, collar, cuffs,and rear vent, hook closure at neck (this is the Model 1943 parade uniform, which was changed to a green double-breasted tunic in 1945). Tunic insignia consists of fine gold wire direct-embroidered laurel wreath with gold bullion accents on collar and cuffs, gold metal buttons with Soviet emblem in relief. Shoulderboards for the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union of gold brocade backing featuring a large, silver wire embroidered star below a Soviet emblem embroidered in bullion and yarn thread over a red underlay. Inside is lined in grey artificial silk. Long pants of field-grey tricot with large, red stripes down the outside seam, hidden fly with five-button closure. Visor cap of field-grey tricot, matching tunic, red piping around crown and center, red center band with direct-embroidered gold wire and bullion laurel wreath, red enameled M40 General/Marshal cockade attached at center. Chin cords of braided gold wire, black visor with grey checkered underside. Lined in grey artificial silk with a grey leather sweatband. Manufacturer markings on leather sweatshield. Grouping also includes; a large, period oil painting of Vasilevsky in a uniform, a custom-made mannequin, hand-painted and sculpted head of Vasilevsky, a small black and white photo and five books on Vasilevsky, a few of which are his memoirs. High awards are copies (Marshal’s Star, Order of Victory, Suvorov 1^st Class, Order of Lenin) but the rest are genuine. The French Legion of Honor is for display only and is not included with the uniform. The U.S. Legion of Merit is 1950’s – 1960’s vintage. This uniform originated out of the late David Webster’s collection and was featured on page 162 of his book “Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” by David Webster and Chris Nelson.	SOLD
#5777	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Parade Tunic of a Lieutenant General Grey tricot wool tunic, Model 40, six-button front, piped in red around collar, front panel and cuffs and rear vents, secondary piping of yellow around collar, gold metal buttons with Soviet symbol in relief. Red cloth collar rank patches featuring three gold metal stars, piped around top edges in gold bullion twist cord. Sleeve insignia features single chevron of gold brocade over red cloth backing, above a large gold bullion embroidered star over a red backing. Inside lined in grey-green artificial silk. Includes brown leather belt without holes, made just for this uniform and with a gold buckle. The medals shown on tunic are for display only and do not come with the tunic. This item originated out of the late David Webster’s collection, co-author of the reference book“Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918 – 1945” .	SOLD
#5779	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Service Dress Uniform & Visor of a Major General Model 1943, olive-green wool with a soft herringbone pattern, five-button front with bag pockets at breast, scalloped flap closures, red piped collar and cuffs, gold metal buttons with Soviet 11 Republic symbol in relief. Red cloth collar rank patches featuring two gold metal stars, piped around top edges in gold bullion twist cord. Sleeve insignia features single chevron of gold brocade over red cloth backing, above a large gold bullion embroidered star over a red backing. Inside lined in a dark-brown brushed cotton. Visor cap of matching olive-green tricot, piped in red around crown and center, red wool center band with red enameled General’s Soviet star attached at the center. Gold wire braided chin cords secured by gold buttons with Soviet 11 Republic symbol, black lacquer visor with smooth black underside. Inside lined in grey artificial silk with a light grey leather sweatband. Brown leather sweatshield with manufacturer logo. Includes a pair of breeches in dark blue tricot with two large red stripes and a smaller red piping center stripe down the outside of each leg, two-botton ankle closure, shoe attachment strap missing on one side. Tunic comes with the Red Star award (#82633).	SOLD
#5886	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Armor Captain’s Gymnastiorka and Pilotka Steel-grey wool, Model 1940 gymastiorka tunic, three-button front pullover, piped in red around around collar and cuffs, two patch breast pockets, pleated with scalloped flaps secured by gold buttons, all buttons featuring the Soviet star. Insignia consists of direct-embroidered collar patches of black velvet (armored troops) piped in gold brocade lace with brass metal tank device and a single, rectangular red enameled bar for rank of Captain. Single rank chevrons on each sleeve of red cloth bordered by gold brocade lace. Steel-grey tunics were adopted for armored personnel in recognition of their elite status. There are two sewn grommet holes above the left breast for award attachment. Matching pilotka cap, piped in red with red enameled Soviet star at front. Includes brown leather belt with silver claw buckle. Former David Webster collection.	SOLD
#5446	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Marshal of the Soviet Union Raincoat Gray raincoat badged for a Marshal of the Soviet Union, with a pair of 1943 pattern large shoulderboards displaying the highest General officer rank in the Soviet Union during WWII. The boards are the standard gold brocade backing with a large, silver embroidered star centered at the base below a large wreath surrounding a globe surmounted by the hammer and sicle. The correct 11 bars representing the different republics are embroidered in red. There are two bright red Generals collar patches, piped in gold and secured with gold buttons. The coat has all buttons attached and shows some wear but no damage. Buttons are all post-war, so coat has been rebadged with a mixture of non-matching buttons of different eras. There is some stiffness in various areas due to aging of the brittle interior waterproofing material. This gray coat was worn with the Victory Parade uniform.	SOLD
#5460	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Soviet M35 Junior Officers Commissar Gymnastyorka A 19351 model pullover style Gymnastyorka tunic for a Lieutenant II who was a Commissar in Rifles. Burgundy piped collar and cuffs, with two buttoned patch pockets and a three-button neck opening with black painted buttons. There is a hole in the upper left breast area for either the Red Star order or Patriotic War badge. Above the piped cuffs on each sleeve is a Commissar star with gold bullion hand-embroidered hammer & sicle, with a bright pink outer edge embroidery defining the star outline. These sleeve patches discontinued to be used after the “commissar order” in the Summer of 1941. This is in excellent condition and very rare.	SOLD
#5449	(click on photo for more detailed images)	Soviet M41 Officers Gymnastyorka A 1941 model pullover style Gymnastyorka tunic for a Lieutenant II in the Soviet army. This tunic features the subdued color collar tabs and insignia devices, which is a very rarely encountered item. This style of subdued collar tab insignia were introduced in 1941 to replace the older style pattern of tabs, but in reality the older style insignia continued to be worn until 1943 when all collar tab rank insignia was replaced by shoulderboards. The device next to the rank squares indicates the officer is in the Pioneer or Engineers branch of service. The tunic is made from a lightweight material and has a three button front with a hooked collar closure. There are two breast pockets with scalloped pocket flaps and both cuffs have button closures. All buttons are intact and original. Excellent condition.	SOLD

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