WW2 Veteran Portrait Photo - what occassion?

[torstenbel]

This photo was officially stamped and signed, etc. Does anyone know what the occassion was? I know that it is dated 1971, but why has it been stamped and signed on the back? Cheers, Torsten.

[torstenbel]

This photo was officially stamped and signed, etc. Does anyone know what the occassion was? I know that it is dated 1971, but why has it been stamped and signed on the back? Cheers, Torsten.

the reverse side

[cossack1648]

Looks like it is a file photo. On the back it says: "Personality of the commander of military part/unit 74010, younger colonel Boris Vasilievich Kalabin. I confirm, second in command of part 74010, captain Marhev."

Hope it helps,

Jack

[torstenbel]

Thank you jack. Is there any way of finding out what unit 74010 was? Cheers, Torsten.

[cossack1648]

The stamp says the same thing, unit 74010. I have no idea. Maybe our Russian members would help.

Jack

[Komandir RKKA]

The man on the photo is medical service officer and the unit also is medical unit - picture signed by medical service captain.

[torstenbel]

interesting. thank you.

[STEBALIN]

The man on the photo is medical service officer and the unit also is medical unit - picture signed by medical service captain.

Shouldn´t he wear the snake & cup insignia on the collar tabs instead of the Infantry ones?

[Komandir RKKA]

Yes, this man has on collar tabs "general army emblem".
But he also has "Excellent in health protection" badge and his photo was signed bu medical service officer - he is definitly the doc.

[torstenbel]

thank you very much for the additional info