Insignia of Soviet backed Romanian Troops

Top row left : Bullion Wire embroidered patch worn on a soviet style forage cap and on the left sleeve of the uniform with the letters "TV" Tudor Vladimirescu Division. Circa 1944-1947.

Top row right : Bullion Wire embroidered patch same as above but weith the letters "HCC" Horia Closca si Crisan Division. Circa 1944-1947.

Bottom row left : Regimental badge for the Tudor Vladimirescu Division Convex curved style worn on the brest pocket of the uniform.

Bottom row center : Bevo woven patch similar to German style manufacture. Circa - year of wear unknown. Possible wear on the hat and sleeve.

Bottom row right : Regimental badge for the Tudor Vladimirescu Division Flat style worn on the brest pocket of the uniform.

A new find for me.

A variation of the Tudor Vladimirescu sleeve patch. Hand made with clear plastic over a printed cloth patch. Heavy black and yellow cord border. Back cloth is blue green cloth. Does anyone know if the black and yellow piping has any meaning to it ? Unit or branch colors ?

This patch came from the same person who made this aluminum cigarette box while being a POW in Russia.



Front side : shows drawing of an airplane, automobile and tank. Has logo initials of MV in a cypher style.

Back of the case is the insignia for the "Tudor Vladimirescu" Regiment.

Bottom edge of box is engraved " Lagarul 75" or "Cagarul 75". Anyone know what this stands for ? Unit ? Prison Camp ?

Top edge of case is engraved " Prizionier 23. XI. 42. "

This foto is regarding this topices,The foto was lited in ebay USA.
The person in breast wear the metal badge,wear embroidered patch in leg.

MIhai

THis piece is great one,COuld you tell me the size of great piece?

MIHai

Interesting photo of a major wearing the model 1941 khaki tunic. Possibly a cavalry officer noted by the large gold buttons on the shoulder boards. Probably an earlier photo as the uniform worn is Romanian and not soviet made. I noticed an unusual insignia that I have never seen before on a Tudor Vladimirescu uniform. It looks like a large red Soviet style star worn above the right brest pocket of the tunic. Does anyone have a close up photo of what this insignia looked like ? Was this a cloth or metal insignia. What was this insignia used for ?

This post has been edited by REGAL UNIFORMA COLECTOR on January 28, 2007 04:39 pm

THis piece is great one,COuld you tell me the size of great piece?

MIHai

Typical size of a cigarette box. Approximately 10.8cm x 7.0cm x 2.5cm thick.
(4.25" x 2.75" x 1" thick).

I beleive the inscription on the side of the case is "Lagarul 75" which would mean "Prison Camp 75". Does anyone have any information about this Soviet prison camp ?

Other pices of soldbuch of The division.

MIhai
source ebay

Tudor Vlad badges:

Romanian Brevet for the Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky and Red Star to Col. Mircea Haupt, Commander of the Tudor Vlad Division 10/2/44-1/30/45 and 3/11/45-3/25/45 . He was also awarded the Mihai Viteazul 3d class with swords and numerous Socialist Romanian ODM after he became General.