Soviet Navy USSR Naval Marshal / Admiral of the Fleet Shoulder Boards – Repro

Reproduction pair of Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union (Soviet naval marshal) shoulder boards, 1943 pattern. Gold brocade field with black edging, hand/machine-embroidered USSR state emblem at the top. At the bottom each board has the large naval marshal star – gold rays with red shield and black anchor – as used on parade / overcoat boards of the highest Soviet Navy rank. Perfect for display, collection, uniform restoration, reenactment or film props. Replica / non-period / not a government issue. Item as shown in the photos.

Key points

• Pattern: M43 gold marshal-style boards for Navy.

• Rank: Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union (highest Soviet naval rank).

• Front: gold brocade, black piping, USSR emblem.

• Star: naval marshal star with anchor (gold rays + red shield).

• Backing: dark/black cloth, closed type (parade / overcoat style).

• Condition: new reproduction, never issued.

• Use: uniform restoration, mannequin, militaria collection, museum / movie / prop.

• This is not WWII original and not Russian MoD modern issue.

Short history (optional):
When the USSR restored epaulettes in 1943, the Navy version for the top rank followed the marshal pattern but used black edging and a naval star with anchor to distinguish it from the Army marshal boards. This style continued in the postwar period.