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Overcoat |
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The overcoat was the soldier's best friend. It kept him warm while awake and it served as his blanket at night. Russian soldier's were not issued blankets on campaign so these were extremely important. |
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Sportman's Guide has some for only $30!!! |
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Overcoat Insignia |
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We use early war overcoat insignia because our unit was formed in 1942 so it is probable that many still had this type of insignia. In 1941, all insignia was ordered to be subdued so that is why we use the green tabs instead of the rasberry tabs. |
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Ostfront |
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Shoulder Boards |
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Shoulder Boards were reintroduced to Russian forces in 1943. Infantry private's boards looked liked those at right. |
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CollectRussia has some excellent ones |
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Trident carries some |
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Guards Badge |
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Every member is required to wear the Guards Badge on their right breast. This needs to be an original and not one of those nasty postwar ones with the fringe and swirl. |
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Collect Russia sells the correct type |
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ID Tube |
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Russian soldiers were issued a type of dogtag that was unlike American, German, or British ones. It consisted of a piece of paper with vital information on it which was fitted into a bakelite tube. |
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Ostfront sell them with the paper insert |
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ID Booklet |
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Every Russian soldier had to have his ID booklet with him at all times. Because of this, we must also. We can help you fill it out. |
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Trident has these in stock |
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Undergarments |
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Portyanki are the traditional footcloth of the Russian people but we have yet to find a good source. The author uses Ostfront's reproduction German socks. White cotton tank tops and boxer shorts will suffice until a better substitute can be found for underwear. |
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Uniform Guidelines |
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