{"product_id":"ussr-marshal-of-the-soviet-union-parade-shoulder-boards-gold-with-star-reproduction","title":"USSR Marshal of the Soviet Union Parade Shoulder Boards Gold with Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eReproduction pair of \u003cstrong\u003eMarshal of the Soviet Union\u003c\/strong\u003e shoulder boards, 1943 pattern. Gold brocade with red edging, hand-embroidered Soviet state emblem and red star, mounted over red wool backing. Each board has \u003cstrong\u003eone large silver marshal star\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom, as on wartime\/postwar parade and overcoat uniforms of the highest Soviet rank. Excellent for display, collection, reenactment or to complete a Soviet marshal uniform. \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction \/ non-period \/ not a government issue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Item as shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cstrong\u003eM43 gold marshal boards (Feb 1943).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRank: \u003cstrong\u003eMarshal of the Soviet Union\u003c\/strong\u003e (highest real Soviet rank).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: gold brocade, red piping, machine\/hand embroidery of USSR emblem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar: large silver wire 5-pointed marshal star fixed at lower end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking: red cloth \/ felt, closed type (parade\/overcoat style).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: uniform restoration, mannequin, militaria collection, movie\/prop, gift to Soviet collector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not WWII original and not Russian MoD modern issue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort history (optional, put at bottom):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1943 the USSR reintroduced epaulettes; marshals received gold boards with red edging, USSR emblem and a single large silver star to mark their unique status. This style remained in use in the late Soviet period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532323467458,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/a1_bcd83e3a-15dd-4fbe-87dc-2b4cc216da8b.jpg?v=1785747907","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/ussr-marshal-of-the-soviet-union-parade-shoulder-boards-gold-with-star-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}