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of the Soviet Superpower (1969-1978) |
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During the reforms of the late 1960's, it was decided to abandon the old rank insignia in favor of a more modern system. After all, the old system had been in use since the early days of the Great Patriotic war. The changes were soon made, and built on the changes made in the 1958 officer's uniforms. It continued a trend away from the early Soviet years, and reminded many of the old Tsarist patterns. In this section are displayed the common everyday shoulder boards worn by army personnel. They will eventually cover every rank from General to Private soldier, but for now we have an incomplete, but diverse selection of shoulder boards worn by officers and enlisted men. When available we also display the differing Parade and Greatcoat shoulder boards worn by officers. |
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Parade for Greatcoat | Parade for Medical, Justice, Administrative, Intendent Service, and Veterinary | |
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Lt. Colonel |
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Senior Lieutenant |
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Lieutenant |
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Junior Lieutenant |
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Senior Officers |
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Colonel |
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Lieutenant Colonel |
Coming Soon! |
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Major |
Coming Soon! |
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Junior Officers |
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Senior Lieutenant |
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An interesting note about warrant
officers is that this rank was not originally included in
the 1968 reforms. It was later added in 1971 to provide
career senior enlisted men with a means of advancement. Warrant officer shoulder boards also differ from the
commissioned officer boards in that they are of a completely
different color depending on the branch of service on their
everyday and parade uniforms. The color is identical to
their shoulder patch (light blue for Air Force and
Paratroopers, Red for Motor Rifles, Band, and Medical
personnel, and Black for all others). Field boards are
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Motor Rifles, Medical, Band Everyday Color Pattern |
Other Army Everyday Color Pattern |
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Warrant Officer |
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Sergeant Major (Starshina) |
Coming Soon! |
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Senior Sergeant |
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Sergeant |
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Junior Sergeant | Coming Soon! |
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Corporal |
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Officer Cadets (Kursants) wore modified shoulder boards based on their
rank. The basic type (for Privates) had two yellow stripes and the
letter K (for Kursant) on them. If the cadet was of higher rank then
he was allowed to wear his rank stripes on the basic board. The
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Motor Rifle Cadet Private |
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