A Scarce KGB Uniform

[Bill D.]

A "Zhukov"-style dress uniform tunic and cap of a full Colonel of the KGB. These exceptionally elegant uniforms were introduced in 1955 and were soon replaced by new uniform regulations in 1958. The jacket is exceptionally clean, particularly inside, reflecting the fact that Soviet KGB personnel rarely wore uniforms, particularly dress uniforms.

The fact that this is for a Colonel of State Security makes it particularly interesting to me. If he was a Colonel in 1955, then he might well have been a career Chekist, with service dating back to the revolution. Unfortunately, we'll never know for sure.

But I think that it is a superb uniform.

[Bill D.]

Another view....

[Daniel Griffin]

That's an interesting uniform! Thanks for posting it.

[Waffen-Mike]

Nice uniform!

[STEBALIN]

Very beautiful!!!

[Tretov]

Very nice set!

[Ralph P]

Bill very nice tunic...is there any markings on the inside?

[Bill D.]

Bill very nice tunic...is there any markings on the inside?

Ralph...
That's an interesting point. As a matter of fact, the inner pocket has a nice label for a Moscow military clothier. I have a few other M-1955 dress uniforms, but this is the only one with a label of any kind.

[PaulR]

That is a beautiful uniform Bill! ARe there any holes it in, indicating the wear of some screw back orders?

[wolter]

This is a nice uniform! Thanks for sharing.

[Bill D.]

That is a beautiful uniform Bill! ARe there any holes it in, indicating the wear of some screw back orders?

Paul...
No, no holes from badges or Orders.

[81REDSTAR]

What a lovely uniform!