International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia
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Unidentified Shoulder insignia

Hi everybody herrwiggly here, can anyone help to identify the General or Marshall's shoulder insignia at the top of this page left of the title? I have had a look through the pages but as of this moment no such luck. thanks in advance. :? :? :? Cheers. :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Hi !

Yes, it is a shoulder board of Commander in Chief of the Czech Army, around 1949-1956. I'm not sure if anyone wore it ( Klement Gottwald ??? )...
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Hi !

Yes, it is a shoulder board of Commander in Chief of the Czech Army, around 1949-1956. I'm not sure if anyone wore it ( Klement Gottwald ??? )...
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Hi both herrwiggly here, many thanks for your quick replies. I'll look up on the relevant page and see if it's listed, somehow I don't think so. :D :D :D Cheers.
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Unidentied Shoulder strap

Hi both again herrwiggly here, I have looked through the former states page and there it is in the early 50's page. it must be an addition to the page, so I stand or rather sit here corrected. :roll: :roll: :roll: Cheers.
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Now .... you have stepped into the trap good for you.
Robb Mavins, MBA,
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My interests are any Navy, Marine or Auxiliary Sea Service rank insignia or history.
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