shoulder straps generals of the Russian army, as well as Soviet, to preserve the continuity of pre-revolutionary Russian insignia.The main element that distinguishes them are the zig-zags.During the Civil War there were cases when the assignment of a high rank of colonel learned directly on the front line, and before the attack drew polylines right on the old uniform chalk.
in the imperial army there were four senior team title.It was Field Marshal (epaulets with zigzags and crossed batons), General of Infantry, cavalry and other arms, also called "full general" (without the epaulets with zigzags stars), lieutenant general (three stars over the zigzags) and the-GeneralMajor General (two stars).
In February 1917 revolutionary-minded soldiers and sailors, incited by agitators, tore off the shoulders of his former bosses hated symbols of "old regime."
After a long break in 1943 in the Soviet Army were reintroduced traditional Russian insignia.Rank of Major General, as before 1917, it was the first and youngest among the generals.Then, an increasing number of stars were Lieutenant General and Colonel General.
Insignia high command remained almost unchanged.The only exceptions are epaulets army general whose form has changed several times.The title really is an intermediate and duties are so close to the marshal that the line between the two military ranks often become indistinguishable.
shoulder straps army general with four stars were called, after which is already close to the marshal.During the Great Patriotic War commanders in the rank usually held the position of Deputy Commander of the Front.
In 1974, the insignia of the supreme command of the Soviet Army has undergone some changes.The reasons for this were - the status and duties of Marshal General of the Army, and were almost identical.Moreover, unlike the war years, during these years, named as the "stagnant", the next title is awarded not for the special abilities and personal qualities displayed during command and control, and superannuation, or simply the anniversary.As if hinting at the career prospects for new epaulets army general "fell" one star, but what!Marshall!Next to her - motorized infantry emblem.These decals have held in the armed forces of the USSR and then Russia for twenty years.
In 1993, the rank of marshal in the Russian armed forces were abolished and in 1997, General of the Army insignia again become a four-star as 1943.
In 2013, the pendulum swung in the direction of the Star.It is possible that a big star handsome four smaller.It is possible that in this way trying to mislead the investigation countries - potential enemies.We can also assume that the aesthetic representations play in the choice of style insignia significant role.The fact remains - Today epaulettes Army General again similar to the marshal.Will they change in the future is not very clear.
