USSR Marshal of the Soviet Union Parade Shoulder Boards Gold with Star

Reproduction pair of Marshal of the Soviet Union 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 one large silver marshal star 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. reproduction / non-period / not a government issue. Item as shown in the photos.

Key points

• Pattern: M43 gold marshal boards (Feb 1943).
• Rank: Marshal of the Soviet Union (highest real Soviet rank).
• Front: gold brocade, red piping, machine/hand embroidery of USSR emblem.
• Star: large silver wire 5-pointed marshal star fixed at lower end.
• Backing: red cloth / felt, closed type (parade/overcoat style).
• Use: uniform restoration, mannequin, militaria collection, movie/prop, gift to Soviet collector.
• This is not WWII original and not Russian MoD modern issue.

Short history (optional, put at bottom):
In 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.