uniform to ID

**Zeller** · 01-22-2010, 02:02 PM

Recently I got this portrait. Not sure if he's russian (no star on sidecap ?) or possibly czech?
opinions welcome

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-22-2010 02:02 PM

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 01-22-2010, 02:07 PM

Hi Matt, he is indeed Czechoslovak.

Cheers, Ade.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 01-22-2010, 02:18 PM

Actually, I have a former Czech Army cap, like seen in the photo, in my collection which was pressed in service with the Heer. Much Czech uniform and equipment was good quality and soon was used by the Germans for their still expanding forces.

Cheers, Ade.

**Zeller** · 01-22-2010, 02:22 PM

thanks Ade, any idea about the breast badge? cheers Matt

**Adrian Stevenson** · 01-22-2010, 02:52 PM

I can tell you the uniform is the Blůza ČS vz. 30 . But I don't know what the badge is for? It looks like a gun in a wreath.

Cheers, Ade.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 01-22-2010, 04:15 PM

Hi Matt, me again! The badge I am certain is Slovak. As you will no doubt know, after the German annexation of Czechoslovakia, the country was broken up. The Slovak Army then had their own badges. I am now certain this is one of these. Have a look here for some very similar design badges:

JK Militaria offering Czech and Slovak militaria, badges, medals and insignia from WW1, WW2 and earlier.

Cheers, Ade.