Soviet uniform

[WW2collector1]

I have a soviet uniform that I believe to be from around the 80s. can anyone tell me a little bit more about it, the pin on it, or what it is worth? Also comes with pants. Thanks! Picture should show.

[Tim030]

Soviet military academy possibly 54 to 60 era. From google search.

Tim

[Rakkasan187]

We don't appraise or give values of items on this forum as this is a very subjective topic. You can find that information by doing simple google searches for military auction sites or websites that sell Russian uniforms and equipment.

I would also suggest that you look at the topic on straightening photos and images prior to posting.

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We don't really like to look at images sideways..

Smitty

[WW2collector1]

Sorry! for the most part i am trying to post on here to see if things are real. if they are real, then i am happy with the purchase!

[Rakkasan187]

If there are items you are interested in purchasing it may be a good idea to post them on the forum prior to purchase in order to confirm authenticity.

No one likes to find out the hard way that an item purchased for a large sum of money turns out to be fake...

We will be happy to confirm authenticity for you prior to a purchase...

Save your hard earned money and buy authentic items that have been vetted..

Happy collecting

Smitty

[baerchen]

The jacket should have a stamp inside indicating size and manufacturer. Please also post the backside of the academy badge, this will be helpful to judge if it is original.

[Watchdog]

I have a soviet uniform that I believe to be from around the 80s. can anyone tell me a little bit more about it, the pin on it, or what it is worth? Also comes with pants. Thanks! Picture should show.

Better pictures with more detail of the inside etc and as stated the right way up are needed for authentication. However in principle this is the service dress worn by soviet officers certainly when I was serving in Berlin in the 80's but the pattern is circa 1950s/60s. The material looks correct.
The rank insignia is that of Colonel (Polkovnik) and the collar badges are as worn by Motor Rifle (Mechanised infantry is as close as you get in Western Armies) troops.
The breast badge is for graduates of military academies and this one is for Tank Troops (read armoured). The legend is at the top the Russian word for Academy (very similar to the English word). At the bottom the Cyrillic letters translate as BTV literally "Tank Troops". These badges were initially used in circa 1951 and the very early ones were made of silver. This one looks like the later plated brass type. I believe they were superseded by the generic version without inscription some time in the '60s although a career officer might be seen some time later wearing his original badge.
As stated, the reverse is important to show because a fake is obvious by the appearance of the screw post and if it has a pin instead you can dismiss it immediately.

The buttons should be the generic Soviet Star with hammer and sickle and on this uniform anodised aluminium rather than the much older brass type.

I hope this is helpful.

Regards


Mark

The "no valuations policy" is consistent across the forum and is there for very good reasons rather than to be difficult or pompous. Suffice it to say, we don't do it.

[WW2collector1]

Thank you so much!

[WW2collector1]

This is the inside of the button (Sorry if quality is bad!)

[Watchdog]

Thanks for the extra pic but we need to see the actual post not just the screw plate.

Here are images front and rear of a badge similar to yours which is a period match for the uniform plus a comparison of the early and later types. In this case from the Higher Military Academy named for MV Frunze. The difference in quality and construction is apparent in these images.
I hope this helps.

Regards

Mark