{"product_id":"soviet-army-vdv-parade-uniform-jacket-badges-belt-size-48-3","title":"Soviet Army VDV Parade Uniform – Jacket, Badges \u0026 Belt, Size 48-3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet Army uniform is a parade set for a member of the Airborne Forces (VDV, ВДВ), dating from the 1970s to 1980s. The jacket has sky-blue shoulder boards with the letters «СА», light blue collar tabs with paratrooper emblems and a VDV sleeve chevron with two service stripes. Seven badges are pinned to the jacket, and a white parade belt with an aiguillette completes the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parade uniform jacket with badges, parade belt and aiguillette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranch:\u003c\/strong\u003e VDV, Soviet Airborne Forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s, late Soviet period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian 48-3, about a men's US Medium, for a height of approx. 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsignia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky-blue shoulder boards with «СА» letters, light blue collar tabs with paratrooper emblems, sleeve chevron with two service stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt:\u003c\/strong\u003e White faux-leather parade belt with brass buckle showing star, hammer and sickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The uniform has no holes, stains or tears, and all of the badges have vibrant enamel with no defects. Please check the photos for the details of the jacket and badges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VDV were the Soviet Airborne Forces and are recognized by their light blue color on uniforms. Parade uniforms of this kind were worn with decorations and ceremonial accessories, and a set that still has its full badge array is more informative to collectors than a bare jacket. It will interest collectors of Soviet militaria, Cold War history and Airborne Forces memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParade jacket with shoulder boards and collar tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuard Badge (Gvardiya), enamel on brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Soldier of the Soviet Army badge (Otlichnik SA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist 1st Class badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParachutist jump badge with pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarrior-Athlete 1st Degree badge (aluminum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50th Anniversary of the VDV (1930–1980) badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKomsomol (VLKSM) badge, two-piece construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite parade belt with brass buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite braided aiguillette (aksel'bant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671598989461,"sku":"v1|406942479592|0","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_884aa6fe-2f8e-4789-bc43-97ceb72e4f1d.jpg?v=1791482028","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-army-vdv-parade-uniform-jacket-badges-belt-size-48-3","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}