c.1959 Soviet Platoon Group Photo

[Guardian 5]

Comrades,

Here is a c.1959 group picture of a Soviet platoon. Note the slab side magazines on the AK-47s.

Can anyone tell what branch they are from? Motor rifles?

Thanks,
TJ

[Guardian 5]

What does the caption read?


Thanks,
TJ

[Eric Gaumann]

Sorry I can't help on the translation but I think this is the first time I've seen the enlisted extended service badge in wear. Cool.

[uscob]

Sorry, my russian is a bit rusted. it's 35 Years ago that I had it at school. The only I can read is blabla Collective.

[Sergey USSR]

For memory Tole( Short name Anatoliy) from our collective **houers **minutes day,month,year

[Guardian 5]

Comrades,

Much thanks for the feedback.

All the best,
TJ