[beastor]

Hey guys,

I was thinking on a Soviet VDV Paratrooper 1980's Afghan loadout for skirmishing in and was wondering if the Para's ever used the Mabuta? And did they ever use insignia on it (i.e blue collar tabs and shoulder boards, arm patch)?

I have seen the Osprey "russias war in afghanistan" book and they have paratroopers in battle dress with the blue insignia but it seems to be a special paratrooper light shirt (olive khaki like the normal army field dress) rather than the mabuta.

I think it is true (in my humble opinion) that the Sooviets never really had a "correct" loadout and the service branches would chop and change to how conditions or supplies varied?

I have a chance to get the Mabuta set in my size, and if the para's never used it then i will use it for Motor infantry if need be (but I really want to wear the blue beret!)

Thanks for your time,