A Soviet KGB border guard in greatcoat and visor cap with the green band, AK or SKS shouldered, feet planted. The static silhouette outside any Aquarium courtyard, military district HQ, or restricted gate. Period: Cold War, c. 1947-1991.
The Pogranichnye Voyska KGB (KGB Border Troops) - distinctive in green-topped uniforms - guarded the USSR's external frontiers and high-security internal sites. The greatcoat-and-cap silhouette is the universal Cold War sentry.
Painting tips
- Greatcoat: muted khaki-brown wool.
- Visor cap: matching with bright green band.
- Cap badge: small red star with brass surround.
- Boots: dark leather; rifle: warm wood stock, dark steel.
Historical sources & further reading
- KGB Border Troops uniform studies
- Cold War Soviet security forces
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