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01-26-2019 04:38 AM
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Looks great Dimitri.
My only "tips" are general. First, great that they are all behind glass. Will keep most of the dust off of the items (but will not distract moths, so throw a few cedar chips in there)
For visors, if at all possible, do not store them on a flat surface, over time it could put too much stress on the brim.
Second for helmets, if you put them on a stand, make sure that the top of the stand in not putting too much pressure on the liner. Best to have the stand rest right on top of the steel
Third and last, Not sure if the black head is made of foam. Foam heads are generally considered by most to be a no no. As the Styrofoam degrades we are told it gives off chemical fumes that could damage the leather.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Great kit, I'd love to see more of your US service cap there if I could please?
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MAP Yes they are made of foam however it is covered by a fur thing (Not sure how to say it) hence the black stuff. Is this enough to protect from Styrofoam acid damage?
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reneblacky I am currently not home, but sure when I get back. I believe it is a WW2 private purchase for an enlistedman.
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Can you post some more pictures of the budenovka?
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I have never experienced this threat from styrofoam but others have attested to it so I don't take chances. I've covered the few I have in a cotton cloth and really only use them for photos
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Dimitri
Also is anyone able to identify the blue beret? I believe it to be a KGB/Spetsnaz or some sort of special forces beret however I am not sure.
Hi Dimitri, welcome to the forum and thanks for showing your display.
I think your question about the blue beret did not stand out so it was not easily noticed which is probably why nobody answered it yet!
You are correct that the blue (nominally "Cornflower blue")
indicates KGB.
Spetznatz is not a specific unit but the word is a generic term meaning "special purpose" and is a contraction of "spetsialnovo naznacheniya", excuse my transliteration, so it has a meaning dependant on what kind of special purpose is relevant. Such berets are usually seen with the "guards" type red distinction flash on the left side bearing the relevant arm of service emblem eg tanks, motor rifle, airborne etc. It is very hard to tell if this one is genuine from the picture but if you examine it the band should be leatherette type material not real leather and the crown should be made in sections with a circular seam around the top with three seams at right angles to the band. Judging by the tightening ribbon and ventilation grommets visible in the picture the badge apears to be in the wrong place but that might just be the angle of the picture.
My attention was also caught by the MVD dark red collar tab in the same picture. As is typical of these it has an arm of service indicator in the form of a tank device which is fine but there should be no other device present and the other on this one looks like an officers rank star which is totally wrong.
If you can show a larger more detailed picture of the beret further help might be possible.
I hope this is useful.
Regards
Mark
Last edited by Watchdog; 02-02-2019 at 06:29 PM.
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