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Between 1943 and 1955, the ranks and insignia of the Soviet Armed Forces were characterised by a number of changes, including the reintroduction of rank insignia badges and the adoption of a number of higher ranks.
The following general officer ranks were introduced with corresponding insignia: High level force commanding staff — major general, lieutenant general, colonel general and general of the army; Artillery commanders — major general of the artillery, lieutenant general of the artillery and colonel general of the artillery
These rank badges mirror the insignia of both the Imperial Russian Army and the Soviet Army in the 1970s. Warrant officers and officers received new shoulder rank epaulettes and all general officer insignia now reflect service affiliation in the duty dress uniform.
Between 1943 and 1955, the ranks and insignia of the Soviet Armed Forces were characterised by a number of changes, including the reintroduction of rank insignia badges and the adoption of a number of higher ranks.
31 sie 2024 · Between 1943 and 1955, the ranks and insignia of the Soviet Armed Forces were characterised by a number of changes, including the reintroduction of rank insignia badges and the adoption of a number of higher ranks.
25 sty 2024 · New Notes on the RED ARMY No 2 UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA August 1944 (UK War Office) WWII Soviet USSR (32-33) B4. BADGES. Guards, Wound, Distinguished badges. Wearing of Insignia (on tunic, battle-dress blouse). Gov. publ. No known copyrigh.jpg 2,821 × 2,116; 1.2 MB
The general's star remained slightly smaller than the marshal's star. The small gorget patches, mounted on the tunic (or gymnastyorka), remained unchanged, but they were made in the corps colour and contained an emblem to indicate the branch of service or special appointment.
