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The use of the beret as a headdress for military personnel in the Soviet Union dates back to 1936. According to the order of the NPO of the USSR, women soldiers and students of military academies were supposed to wear dark blue berets as part of summer uniforms.

After the Second World War, women in uniform began to wear khaki berets. However, berets became more widespread in the Soviet Army much later, in part this can be considered a response to the appearance in the armies of NATO countries of units that wore berets, in particular units of the US SOF, whose uniform headdress takes Green colour.

Order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR dated November 5, 1963 No. 248 introduces a new field uniform for special forces of the USSR marines. This uniform was supposed to be a black beret, made of cotton fabric for sailors and sergeants of military service and wool fabric for officers. A small red triangular flag was sewn on the left side of the headgear with a bright yellow or golden anchor applied to it, a red star (for sergeants and sailors) or a cockade (for officers) was attached to the front, the beret side was made of artificial leather. After the parade in November 1968, in which the Marine Corps displayed the new uniform for the first time, the flag on the left side of the beret was moved to the right side. This is explained by the fact that the mausoleum, on which the main persons of the state are during the parade, is located on the right side of the parade column. Less than a year later, on July 26, 1969, an order was issued by the Minister of Defense of the USSR, according to which changes were made to the new uniform. One of which is the replacement of the red star on the berets of sailors and sergeants with a black oval-shaped emblem with a red star and a bright yellow border. Later, in 1988, by order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR No. 250 dated March 4, the oval emblem was replaced with an asterisk bordered by a wreath.

After approval new form clothing for units of the Marine Corps, berets also appeared in the airborne troops. In June 1967, Colonel General V.F. Margelov, then commander of the Airborne Forces, approved sketches of a new uniform for the airborne troops. The designer of the sketches was the artist A. B. Zhuk, known as the author of many books on small arms and as the author of illustrations for the SVE (Soviet Military Encyclopedia). It was A. B. Zhuk who proposed the crimson color of the beret for paratroopers. A raspberry-colored beret was at that time an attribute of belonging to the landing troops all over the world, and V.F. Margelov approved the wearing of a raspberry beret by military personnel of the Airborne Forces during parades in Moscow. On the right side The beret was sewn with a small blue triangular flag with the emblem of the airborne troops. On the berets of sergeants and soldiers in front there was a star framed by a wreath of ears, on the berets of officers, instead of an asterisk, a cockade was attached.

During the November parade of 1967, the paratroopers were already dressed in a new uniform and crimson berets. However, at the very beginning of 1968, instead of crimson berets, paratroopers begin to wear blue berets. According to the military leadership, this color of the blue sky is more suitable for the airborne troops and by order No. 191 of the Minister of Defense of the USSR of July 26, 1969, the color blue was approved as a parade headdress for the Airborne Forces. Unlike the crimson beret, on which the flag sewn on the right side was blue and had approved sizes, the flag on the blue beret became red. Until 1989, this flag did not have approved sizes and a single shape, but on March 4, new rules were adopted that approved the dimensions, a single shape of the red flag and fixed its wearing on the berets of airborne troops.

Tankers were next in the Soviet Army to take berets. Order No. 92 of the Minister of Defense of the USSR of April 27, 1972 approved a new special uniform for military personnel of tank units, in which a black beret was used as a headgear, the same as in the marines but without a flag. A red star was placed on the front of the berets of soldiers and sergeants, and a cockade on the berets of officers. Later in 1974, the star received an addition in the form of a wreath of ears, and in 1982 a new uniform for tankers appeared, the beret and overalls of which had a protective color.

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In the border troops, initially, there was a camouflage-colored beret, which was supposed to be worn with a field uniform, and the usual green berets for border guards appeared in the early 90s, the military personnel of the Vitebsk Airborne Division were the first to wear these hats. On the berets of soldiers and sergeants, an asterisk framed by a wreath was placed in front, on the berets of officers there was a cockade.

In 1989, the beret appears in the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, olive and maroon colors. An olive-colored beret is supposed to be worn by all servicemen of the internal troops. A maroon-colored beret also refers to the uniform of these troops, but unlike other troops, in the internal troops, wearing a beret must be earned and it is not just a headdress, but a badge of distinction. In order to obtain the right to wear a maroon beret, a serviceman of the internal troops must pass qualification tests or earn this right by courage or a feat in a real battle.

Berets of all colors of the Armed Forces of the USSR were of the same cut (artificial leather lining, high top and four ventilation holes, two on each side).

Ministry of emergencies At the very end of the 90s, the Russian Federation formed its military units, for which a uniform was approved, in which an orange beret is used as a headdress.

The article was written based on the materials of the article by A. Stepanov "Berets in the Armed Forces of the USSR", published in the magazine "Tseikhgauz" No. 1 in 1991.

The beret is a symbol of courage and courage, its wearing is practiced in almost all armies of the world. As a rule, in any branch of the armed forces of Russia, in addition to everyday uniforms, caps and peaked caps, there are also additional accessories just in the form of berets.

In some troops, everyone can get such a headdress, in other cases, they take it - a special thing, a relic, the right to wear which can only be obtained by passing a difficult exam. Today we will talk about one of these relics. This is the black beret, better known as the Marine Corps beret. We will learn how to get this honorable headdress, which troops wear it and how to care for it.

Who is eligible to wear and how is the exam

Marines, as well as fighters of special forces of the internal troops of Russia (OMON), can claim to wear a black beret. There is only one way to get such a right - with honor to pass a difficult test, which takes place at a separate training ground on a specially designated day. Passing for a black beret includes an exam consisting of several stages. Only fighters recognized as the best according to the results of the final test of skills acquired during the training period under the special forces program can be allowed to pass. The test itself goes like this.

At the first stage, the applicants will have to march, which includes such elements as overcoming a water barrier, orienteering, transferring a comrade, and performing various introductory ones. At the same time, the fighters have a complete set of calculations, including body armor, helmets and weapons. The next part of the test is a special obstacle course. The situation here is complicated by the fact that overcoming serious obstacles is carried out in conditions of smoke or gas contamination (respectively, the use of a gas mask is necessary). Also, the difficult path is accompanied by arbitrary explosions from different sides.

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The remaining candidates are then required to demonstrate their fitness and endurance skills. For this, certain sets of exercises are provided. This is followed by the passing of shooting standards (here, the calculation is that the body is already exhausted, and the fighter will need additional concentration to hit the target). Finally, the final part of the exam is hand-to-hand combat. This test includes 3 sparring sessions (2 minutes each) with a change of opponents.

After successfully passing the exam, the time comes for the presentation of the black beret. Thus, those who were not broken by difficult trials, weapons and self-control did not fail, with all the formation, they are solemnly awarded the honorary right to wear a beret and are handed directly to the headdress itself. Due to the fact that the event takes place no more than once every six months, and there are usually not so many candidates, the award can be carried out by an outstanding and honored officer who distinguished himself by personal heroism and was awarded high ranks.

At first glance, it may seem that the black test is somewhat easier than the maroon test. But in fact, both checks require remarkable preparation, physical strength and a powerful spirit, and in terms of the amount of energy expended, they are approximately identical. Tests differ mainly in the length of the forced march, the time of hand-to-hand combat, penalties and the intricacies of building an obstacle course.

How to care

The black beret is a special headdress, so the owner simply does not have the right to neglect it. appearance. In order for the beret to sit beautifully and stately, it must be beaten off. There are several ways from a simple “wet, iron, steam and beat with a hammer along the edge” to a real ceremony, after which the honorary headdress will look and sit perfectly on the fighter.

Considering the price at which the coveted accessory was obtained, any soldier treats the process of beating responsibly. The approximate order of how to beat off the beret of the Marine Corps looks like this:

• first you need to carefully rip the lining;
• put the beret in hot water, wait 2-3 minutes, then squeeze;
• inserting a cockade, put it on your head;
• in front of the mirror you need to give a beret desired shape, strongly pressing in the necessary places;
• the fixation process is carried out by applying and tightly rubbing shaving foam into the fabric, this is done right on the head;
• when the beret starts to dry, you can set it aside for final drying - it will not lose its shape;
• in order for the beret to be smooth, you need to “shave” it with a machine, thereby removing the spools.

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Green berets- the intelligence elite of the internal troops. Few people know what a harsh exam hand over scouts, in order to receive the highest mark of professional excellence. How they become green berets, we will talk about this below.
The green berets of the intelligence officers of the internal troops are like a medal for courage. It is extremely difficult to obtain this distinctive badge; only the most prepared are allowed to test.

The tests begin with a forced march of 12 km, with each soldier, in addition to weapons, carrying a backpack weighing about 30 kilograms. The luggage contains a supply of water, dry rations, ammunition and everything you need for autonomous survival in the forest. During the cross-country, the scouts are constantly fired upon with blanks, bombarded with packages and forced to do push-ups. Having overcome 12 kilometers, the scouts find themselves at the base camp in the forest.

Now they need to very quickly use the map and compass to find control points and return back. You have 2 hours for this task. If at least one of them lags behind the group by more than 50 meters, he is removed from the route.

One of the main advantages of a scout is his ability to navigate the terrain, and this is done not with the help of modern GPS navigators, but using a compass and a map.

According to the military, in modern warfare, this will give our intelligence officers a permanent advantage over the enemy, because in the event of a global conflict, all positioning satellites will be cut down. Therefore, you will have to use what is at hand, the most reliable means.

After this test, a group of scouts is waiting for a fire-assault strip. Here, about 20 types of obstacles of various difficulties, so that the soldiers do not relax, there are stretch marks all around, many sections of the strip are specially smoked with camouflage smoke. After this difficult strip, the scouts storm the building, that is, they go through a whole system of intricate corridors and rooms as quickly as possible. A real labyrinth where streamers, signal mines and camouflage smoke await. In addition, they are still being shot at at this time from around the corner. The last meters of the fire-assault strip must be crawled under a stretched net, the weapon must be held in a special way, on bent elbows and always with the shutter towards you. In general, throughout the entire exam, each scout makes sure that the machine always remains clean.

After passing the fire-assault zone for the intelligence officers of the internal troops, another test begins. He needs to equip the machine shop with one blank cartridge and fire a shot. All this means that his weapon, despite all the ordeals, all the crosses, dashes, rolls, remained clean and ready for battle. If the shot does not follow, then the scout is removed from the exam.

The lucky ones who managed to pass will have to fight in a 12-minute hand-to-hand fight, they beat without sparing.

For real, no one, of course, expects tired soldiers to win in a fight, you just need to stay on your feet and not be afraid of your own blood.

After all the tests, the reconnaissance unit lines up near the assault strip, where the commander hands green berets to the winners. Now these soldiers have the right to stand in the same ranks along with the same professionals.

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The cornflower blue beret is proudly worn by servicemen of the FSO and FSB units. It was not chosen by chance as a headdress for employees of different branches of the military. The main reason for the decision was the free and comfortable shape of the beret. It was comfortable to wear, protected from the weather, and could be worn under a helmet and with earmuffs. The beret provided a particular advantage in field conditions. Due to the lack of a frame, it was possible to sleep in it.

History of the beret

The history of the beret begins in the distant sixteenth century. The name of this headdress, presumably of Italian origin, is translated as "flat cap". It was worn by both civilians and military. Later, cocked hats became popular in the army, and the beret was forgotten for a while. It has become an attribute of fashionistas. The headdress was decorated with jewels, feathers and embroidery. They were sewn from lace, velvet and silk fabrics.

In the army, the beret again became widespread only in the twentieth century, during the First World War. The first to appreciate the advantages of this headgear were the British troops of some other states, who adopted the experience of the British. In Germany, the beret was modified by providing it with a soft helmet.

By the beginning of World War II, this headgear had become widespread in other branches of the military. He appeared in the United States Army in 1943, when British paratroopers solemnly handed over their berets to the US Paratrooper Regiment in gratitude for their help in the fight against the Nazi invaders. Today, this headdress is part of the uniform of the armed forces of most countries of the world. Berets vary in shape and size, in the way they are worn and in color. Among the champions in the variety of colors, Israel is far from the last place. In the army of this state, there are thirteen colors of berets.

Berets in the armed forces of Russia

The beret entered the history of the Russian armed forces in 1936, at the time Soviet Union. Dark blue hats of this cut were part of the summer uniforms of female cadets and military personnel. In the early sixties, the Marines began to use the black beret. A few years later, berets appeared among the paratroopers. Today they are used by almost all units of the Russian Armed Forces. The colors of the berets have sixteen shades:

• blue color is used;
• blue berets are worn by members of the aerospace forces;
• special forces units of the FSB and FSO are those who wear cornflower blue berets;
• green hats in three shades are used by border guards, reconnaissance troops and special forces units Federal Service bailiffs;
• olive berets of two shades - part of the uniform of the railway troops and the National Guard;
• black color is an attribute of marines, coastal troops, tank troops, as well as riot police and SOBR;
• gray hats are worn by employees of the National Guard;
• the military police wear a dark red beret, a lighter shade of red is used by the YunArmy;
• bright orange is used by the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
• maroon (dark crimson) berets - the insignia of the special forces units of the Ministry of the Interior, the Russian Guard and;
• camouflage colors are to be used by units of the armed forces that do not have their own headgear color.

Pride

A beret is not just a headdress in the uniform of the Russian armed forces. In some cases, the right to wear it can be obtained by passing the most difficult tests. First of all, this concerns the maroon beret. This also applies to green intelligence headgear. Previously, passing the exam was also required to receive the olive beret, but this rule has now been abolished.

Military personnel who have served in special forces units for at least six months are allowed to take the exam for the right to own a maroon headdress. To get a green or maroon beret, considerable physical and psychological preparation is required. The examination standards include a forced march, physical exercises, assault strip, obstacle course, shooting, hand-to-hand combat and other tests. There is another possibility to get a beret. It is solemnly awarded to military personnel for special merits.

Surrender to beret

With the right to wear maroon-cornflower blue berets, the situation is somewhat simpler. Currently, pupils of military-patriotic centers are fighting for the right to wear them. However, it should be noted that young participants have to show great endurance and stamina. Not everyone manages to get the coveted reward on the first try. The presentation of cornflower blue berets takes place in a solemn atmosphere, often retired special forces are invited to the presentation.

Identical berets with different meanings

Clarification should be made on the issue of headgear colors in order to avoid misunderstandings. Part of the official uniform of the special forces units of the FSO and the FSB is a cornflower blue beret. At the same time, headdresses of this color are a sign of distinction and, of course, a source of pride for pupils of patriotic centers. These pupils may be cadets of military schools or simply schoolchildren. In fact, they are only indirectly related to special forces units. The main link is the desire to devote one's life to the defense of the motherland. The cornflower-blue color of the berets for members of the military-patriotic detachments was chosen earlier than it was adopted as a special forces uniform headdress. There is no confusion due to the same colors, and besides, special forces soldiers are not often seen in official uniform. For this reason, young patriots are currently taking exams for the right to wear a beret of the same color as the units of the FSO and the FSB of Russia.

Presidential Regiment. History of formation

In 2016, the Presidential Regiment celebrated its 80th birthday. In April 1936 it was formed during the Great Patriotic War he defended the walls of the Kremlin from German air raids. Part of the regiment took part in hostilities on different fronts. Over the eighty years of its existence, this military unit has changed its name several times, and today the regiment is called the Presidential.

The position of the Presidential Regiment today

The regiment is part of the Federal Security Service Russian Federation since 2004. The unit commander reports directly to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, that is, the President of the Russian Federation. The location of the regiment throughout the entire period of its existence is the building of the Arsenal.

The main task of the military personnel of the unit is to ensure the security of the Kremlin facilities and ceremonial events taking place on Red Square. They also organize honor guards at the Mausoleum and the Eternal Flame. A significant role is given to the employees of the regiment at the inauguration of the president. They provide a guard of honor and solemnly bring in the symbols of power, the standard, the Constitution and the flag of the Russian Federation. It should be noted that during ceremonies and protocol events, employees The Presidential Regiment's cornflower blue beret is not used.

Quite high requirements are imposed on the employees of this unit, ranging from height to hearing acuity. In addition, candidates and their relatives should not have a criminal record or be registered with the authorities. Such a careful selection suggests that only the most deserving candidates get the right to wear the cornflower blue beret of the Presidential Regiment of the FSO of Russia.

Military uniform of the Presidential Regiment

An interesting fact is that until 1998, the unit, always in the forefront participating in all official events and celebrations, did not have an approved uniform. In 1998, a presidential decree was issued on the ceremonial uniform of the Presidential Regiment with a list of elements of clothing and insignia and an order of the FSO describing these elements. The next was the FSO order on the rules for wearing uniforms.

As mentioned above, there is no cornflower blue beret in the ceremonial uniform of military personnel. A shako is used as a headdress. Vasilkova's beret complements the everyday summer uniform. The outfit also includes a vest with cornflower blue stripes. Initially, they were supposed to be worn only by special forces units, but later they were extended to all ordinary employees and sergeants. It should be noted that the cornflower blue color is also inherent in the details of clothing. For example, a band in the form of a summer guard, buttonholes in the corners of collars, breast lapels, epaulettes and shoulder straps.

"Cornflower Story"

Where did the cornflower blue color come from in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation? The fact is that the modern units of the FSO and the FSB are descendants of the gendarme teams of Emperor Alexander the First. In 1815, the rules for the uniforms of the Gendarme Corps were established, including light blue uniforms. Later, more were added to the uniform dark shade blue.

With the advent of Soviet power, the gendarmerie corps was abolished, and they were replaced by the State Security Committee and the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs. The KGB and NKVD officers adopted the basic colors of their uniforms from their predecessors. Directly cornflower blue first appeared in the caps of the NKVD in 1937. Since 1943, this color has been added to shoulder straps, stripes, buttonholes, belts and other elements of the uniform.

Beret introduction

The official introduction of a cornflower blue beret and a vest of the same established color was noted in Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 531 in 2005. The headgear was introduced for the Presidential Regiment of the FSO and the FSB. Currently, this decree has been canceled, since 2010 Decree No. 293 has come into force. According to the latest changes made on July 5, 2017, a woolen beret and a vest of the established color are part of the official uniform of the officers and warrant officers of the special forces units of the FSO and the FSB and the Presidential FSO regiment.

Description and wearing rules

The cornflower-blue beret is sewn from woolen cloth, along the side seams of the walls on both sides there are two ventilation blocks. There is a cockade on its wall in front. In order to avoid injury by the fastenings of the cockade, a lining is sewn inside the beret. The headpiece is sheathed in leather, an adjustment cord is missing inside the piping. A metal badge in the form of

The headgear should be worn with a slight inclination to the right. The edge of the beret is at a distance of two to four centimeters above the level of the eyebrows.

Given the practicality of the beret, the informal use of the beret by the European military goes back thousands of years. An example is the blue beret, which became the symbol of the Scottish military in the 16th and 17th centuries. As an official military headdress, the beret began to be used during the War of Succession to the Spanish Crown in 1830, commissioned by General Tomás de Zumalacárregui, who wanted to make headdresses resistant to the vagaries of the mountain weather, easy to care for and used on special occasions in an inexpensive way. .

Other countries followed suit, after the creation of the French Alpine Chasseurs in the early 1880s. These mountain troops wore clothing that included several features that were innovative for the time. Including large berets, which have survived to this day.

Berets have features that make them very attractive to the military: they are cheap, can be made in a wide range of colors, can be rolled up and tucked into a pocket or under an epaulette, they can be worn with headphones (this is one of the reasons why tankers adopted berets) . The beret was found especially useful for armored car crews, and the British Tank Corps (later the Royal Tank Corps) adopted this headgear as early as 1918.

After World War 1, when the issue of official changes in the form of clothing was considered at high level, General Elles, who was a promoter of berets, gave another argument - during maneuvers it is comfortable to sleep in a beret and it can be used as a balaclava. After lengthy debate in the Ministry of Defense, the black beret was officially approved by His Majesty's decree of March 5, 1924. The black beret remained the exclusive privilege of the Royal Tank Corps for quite some time. Then the practicality of this headgear was noticed by the rest, and by 1940 all armored units in the UK began to wear black berets.

German tank crews in the late 1930s also adopted the beret with the addition of a padded helmet inside. Black has become popular in the headgear of tank crews as it does not show oil stains.

Second World War gave berets new popularity. English and American saboteurs, who were thrown behind the Germans, in particular, to France, quickly appreciated the convenience of berets, especially dark colors - it was convenient to hide hair under them, they protected the head from the cold, the beret was used as a comforter, etc. Some English units introduced berets as a headdress for formations and military branches. For example, it happened with the SAS - the Special Aviation Service, a special forces unit engaged in sabotage and reconnaissance behind enemy lines - they took a sand-colored beret (it symbolized the desert, where the SAS had to work hard against Rommel's army). The British paratroopers chose a crimson beret - according to legend, the writer Daphne DuMaurier, the wife of General Frederick Brown, one of the heroes of the Second World War, suggested this color. For the color of the beret, paratroopers immediately received the nickname "cherries". Since then, the crimson beret has become the unofficial symbol of military paratroopers around the world.

The first use of berets in the US military dates back to 1943. The 509th Airborne Regiment received crimson berets from their British colleagues as a sign of recognition and respect. The use of a beret as a headdress for military personnel in the Soviet Union dates back to 1936. According to the order of the NPO of the USSR, women soldiers and students of military academies were supposed to wear dark blue berets as part of summer uniforms.

Berets became the default military headdress at the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, just like the cocked hat, shako, cap, cap, kepi, at one time in their respective eras. Berets are now worn by many military personnel in most countries around the world.

And now, in fact, about the berets in the elite troops. And we will start, of course, with the Alpine Jaegers - the unit that introduced the fashion for wearing berets in the army. The Chasseurs Alpine (Mountain Fusiliers) are the elite mountain infantry of the French Army. They are trained to fight in mountainous terrain and in urban areas. They wear a wide dark blue beret.

The French Foreign Legion wears light green berets.

The French Navy commandos wear the green beret.

The French Marines wear dark blue berets.

French Air Force Commandos wear dark blue berets.

French paratroopers wear red berets.

German airborne troops wear berets in maroon (Maroon).

The German Special Forces (KSK) wear berets of the same color but with a different emblem.

The Swiss Guards of the Vatican wear a large black beret.

The Royal Dutch Marines wear dark blue berets.

The Airmobile Brigade (11 Luchtmobiele Brigade) of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands wears maroon berets (Maroon).

The Finnish Marines wear green berets.

Italian paratroopers of the Carabinieri regiment wear red berets.

Soldiers of the special unit of the Italian Navy wear green berets.

The Portuguese Marines wear dark blue berets.

Soldiers of the British Parachute Regiment wear maroon berets.

Special Air Service (SAS) commandos wear berets beige colour(tan) since the 2nd World War.

The British Royal Marines wear green berets.

Riflemen from Her Majesty's Gurkha Brigade wear green berets.

Canadian paratroopers wear berets in maroon (Maroon).

Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment wears green berets

American Rangers wear a beige beret (tan).

The American "Green Berets" (United States Army Special Forces) naturally wear the green berets that President John F. Kennedy approved for them in 1961.

US Army Airborne troops wear maroon berets, which they received in 1943 from their British counterparts and allies.

And in the United States Marine Corps (USMC), berets are not worn. In 1951, the Marine Corps introduced several types of berets, green and blue, but they were rejected by tough warriors because they looked "too feminine."

Marines South Korea wear green berets.

Georgian Army Special Forces wear maroon (Maroon) berets.

Serbian special forces soldiers wear black berets.

The Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan wears blue berets.

Hugo Chavez wears the red beret of the Venezuelan Paratrooper Brigade.

Let's move on to the valiant elite troops of Russia and our fellow Slavs.

Our response to the appearance in the armies of NATO countries of units that wore berets, in particular parts of the US SOF, whose uniform headdress is green, was the Order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR dated November 5, 1963 No. 248. According to the order, a new field uniform is being introduced for special forces units of the USSR Marine Corps. This uniform was supposed to be a black beret, made of cotton fabric for sailors and sergeants of military service and woolen fabric for officers.

The cockades and stripes on the berets of the marines changed many times: replacing the red star on the berets of sailors and sergeants with a black oval-shaped emblem with a red star and bright yellow edging, and later, in 1988, by order of the Minister of Defense of the USSR No. 250 of March 4, the oval emblem was replaced by an asterisk bordered by a wreath. AT Russian army there were also many innovations, and now it looks like this. After the approval of a new uniform for the marines, berets appeared in the airborne troops. In June 1967, Colonel General V.F. Margelov, then commander of the Airborne Forces, approved sketches of a new uniform for the airborne troops. The designer of the sketches was the artist A. B. Zhuk, known as the author of many books on small arms and as the author of illustrations for the SVE (Soviet Military Encyclopedia). It was A. B. Zhuk who proposed the crimson color of the beret for paratroopers. A raspberry-colored beret was at that time an attribute of belonging to the landing troops all over the world, and V.F. Margelov approved the wearing of a raspberry beret by military personnel of the Airborne Forces during parades in Moscow. On the right side of the beret was sewn a small blue triangular flag with the emblem of the airborne troops. On the berets of sergeants and soldiers in front there was a star framed by a wreath of ears, on the berets of officers, instead of an asterisk, a cockade was attached.