--- product_id: 50064580 title: "Soviet and Mujahideen Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment in the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989" price: "S$138" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/50064580-soviet-and-mujahideen-uniforms-clothing-and-equipment-in-the-soviet store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # 500+ authentic wartime images Comprehensive military & guerrilla gear catalog Detailed 1979-1989 Soviet-Afghan era coverage Soviet and Mujahideen Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment in the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989 **Price:** S$138 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎖️ Unlock the untold stories of war through authentic gear and rare visuals! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Soviet and Mujahideen Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment in the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989 - **How much does it cost?** S$138 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/50064580-soviet-and-mujahideen-uniforms-clothing-and-equipment-in-the-soviet) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Era-Defining Detail:** Meticulously documents clothing and gear from the full decade of the Soviet-Afghan conflict (1979-1989). - • **Iconic Visual Archive:** Over 500 genuine photos showcasing Soviet and Mujahideen uniforms and equipment in authentic wartime settings. - • **Collector’s Goldmine:** Includes rare civilian and military items verified by wartime photography, perfect for serious militaria enthusiasts. - • **Dual Perspective Insight:** Features both Soviet armed forces and Mujahideen guerrilla fighters, offering a balanced historical narrative. - • **Expertly Curated Content:** Compiled by Zammis Schein, a respected authority, ensuring accuracy and depth for collectors and historians alike. ## Overview This definitive guide offers an unparalleled visual and descriptive record of Soviet and Mujahideen uniforms, clothing, and equipment used during the Soviet-Afghan War from 1979 to 1989. Featuring over 500 authentic wartime photographs and expertly curated content, it serves as an essential resource for collectors, historians, and military enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal conflict’s material culture. ## Description This book is the first detailed, illustrated guide to the military uniforms, civilian clothing, and equipment worn and used by Soviet soldiers and Mujahideen warriors in Afghanistan from December 1979 to February 1989. With over 500 images, this book presents front-line soldiers, NCOs, and officers in the main combat branches of the Soviet armed forces as well as Mujahideen warriors, actually ordinary Afghans, who were thrust by fate into the midst of a relentless guerrilla war against one of the largest regular armies in the world. Uniforms presented in this book are assembled in configurations confirmed by wartime photos. All photographs taken for this book are genuine service-issue or private-purchase Soviet and Afghan Mujahideen items. Review: I was determined not to splash out £60 plus that desertcart were asking and managed to buy a copy for a lot less from another dealer but I would strongly recommend that anyone with an interest in this subject to ... - Been picking up Soviet stuff from this era with a view to collecting seriously in the future and after buying this book my interest has been renewed. I was determined not to splash out £60 plus that desertcart were asking and managed to buy a copy for a lot less from another dealer but I would strongly recommend that anyone with an interest in this subject to bite the bullet and grab a copy regardless of the price. Zammis Schein has done a sterling job in compiling this edition, with quality photos of his envious collection (though some of the matching descriptions of the items could be more precise) making this a worthy edition to the Schiffer militaria collecting library. Go on collectors, treat yourselves, you will not be disappointed. Review: Une Bible - Une Bible pour les passionnés Magnifique livre, descriptions complètes ## Features - Soviet And Mujahideen Uniforms, Clothing, And Equipment In The Soviet Afghan War, 1979 1989 - Product Type : Abis Book - Brand : Schiffer Military ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,420,671 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 907 in Antique & Collectable Militaria & Weapons | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 25 Reviews | ## Images ![Soviet and Mujahideen Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment in the Soviet-Afghan War, 1979-1989 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lbHMcIIUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was determined not to splash out £60 plus that Amazon were asking and managed to buy a copy for a lot less from another dealer but I would strongly recommend that anyone with an interest in this subject to ... *by G***N on 4 April 2018* Been picking up Soviet stuff from this era with a view to collecting seriously in the future and after buying this book my interest has been renewed. I was determined not to splash out £60 plus that Amazon were asking and managed to buy a copy for a lot less from another dealer but I would strongly recommend that anyone with an interest in this subject to bite the bullet and grab a copy regardless of the price. Zammis Schein has done a sterling job in compiling this edition, with quality photos of his envious collection (though some of the matching descriptions of the items could be more precise) making this a worthy edition to the Schiffer militaria collecting library. Go on collectors, treat yourselves, you will not be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Une Bible *by C***E on 6 May 2024* Une Bible pour les passionnés Magnifique livre, descriptions complètes ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Ironies of Geopolitics… in a Soldier's Kit *by S***D on 30 December 2016* Purely for specialists and aficionados, this book is a unique documentation of a time long gone, although freshly relevant due to our recent history. The ironies of this history are implicit on every page: we examine the Soviet war fighter's kit and reflect on its similarities (and differences) to our own soldier's uniforms and equipment… and then remember that Reagan called these men soldiers of the Evil Empire, and the muj he dubbed 'freedom fighters'. 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