Authentic or Repro/Fake

[Mikhealc]

I already bought this Russian tunic on ebay. I have wanted a commissar's tunic for a long time and I snapped this up before I really investigated. I am not sure the rank ribbons go with the commissar patch. If it does violate service regulations does anyone have a picture of the chevron and the star being worn together. Any insight or help would be appreciated. Michael Custer

[Mikhealc]

pic 2

closeup

[Mikhealc]

close up - pic 3

close up of commissar star

[LeeG]

Yikes, get your money back! A commisar sleeve star should look something like this, made out of bullion not cloth. The chevrons and collar insignia are very bad.

[DougD]

repro

Sorry mike, we actually were joking about this tunic on another forum. Its so bad that I did not think anyone would pick it up. Commissars did not wear sleeve stripes, but thats just the tip of the iceberg; the entire thing is a put together, I can't believe to fool collectors, probably for theatre.

Get your money back ASAP.

DougD

[Wesley's Dad]

Horrible Fake

Sorry Michael, this is shirt is no good and I'd send this one back ASAP. It is a horrible hack job.

Regards,
Mike

[Mikhealc]

Live and learn

Thanks everyone...

As I suspected. I shouldn't bid late at night on ebay. Mike

[Wesley's Dad]

Michael,

Yes, jumping too soon can be a dangerous move in this hobby . Hopefully getting a refund on that item will be easy for you. Here is a pic of one of my commissar pull-overs for comparison. This is an art. brigade commissar.

Regards,
Mike

[Mikhealc]

Nice Tunic

Mike,

Very nice tunic. That is what I want to get for my collection at some point. I asked for a refund but so far this guy hasn't responded to anything I have sent. The next morning, after bidding, when I looked at the picture I knew I had screwed up royally. I think my desire for a tunic like that just made me stupid.
By the way, did you ever see the movie, Europa Europa...They have the best scene of Hitler's Commissar Order being put into effect. It will send a chill down your spine.

Michael

Michael,

Yes, jumping too soon can be a dangerous move in this hobby . Hopefully getting a refund on that item will be easy for you. Here is a pic of one of my commissar pull-overs for comparison. This is an art. brigade commissar.

Regards,
Mike

[Sturmpnr]

On topic, Here is a picture of a Air Force Commissar, (on right) Like any Military Unit, The Airforce Fighter Squadron Commissar actually flew a plane and took part in combat.