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Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Ok, here's a riddle! Which dead Bolshevik smashed through the Mannerheim Line? -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
(((with 'Yuri' I was thinking of the KGB man Nosenko who was pushed down a laundry chute when he defected))) -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Actually, I think It's Viktor Belenko. 1. Snr Lieutenant Belenko 2. Deputy commander of squadron and pilot with the 513th Fighter Regiment of the Soviet Anti-Air Defense based in Chuguyevka, Primorsky Krai. 3. Flew to Japan to defect (to the USA) ((East looking West?!)) 4. He almost hit an airliner when landing, and nearly crashed into a radar dish. With only 30 seconds of fuel left. Then he was interrogated for 5 months. 5. He flew a MIG25 foxbat that the Japanese and US dismantled and sent back to the USSR in 30 crates (shipping costs to new friends). The cost to the USSR was that they had to cancel production of 2 aircraft carriers to replace all Soviet aircraft's target ID systems. -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
JimZ, is hi first name Yuri? -
Republic of Cuba Some really neat Cuban Badges
Belaruski replied to Stogieman's topic in Republic of Cuba
$68 to the UK!! I paid less to ship a diving helmet. -
Albania Albanian military uniforms
Belaruski replied to stephenmiller's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
These 2 pictures are from the Albanian magazine 'serving the people', which I got from our friend 'Albania' above! Have a look at his ebay store, or contact him for other Albanian books and magazines. I would really love an Albanian tunic from the 50's but I think that's never going to happen! -
Republic of Cuba Some really neat Cuban Badges
Belaruski replied to Stogieman's topic in Republic of Cuba
Have a look at the shipping price on this!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/Soviet-Tinnie-for-the-...1QQcmdZViewItem Nice little badge, but... -
Albania Albanian military uniforms
Belaruski replied to stephenmiller's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
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Albania Albanian military uniforms
Belaruski replied to stephenmiller's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
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Soviet Order of the Glory II class
Belaruski replied to Noor's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Sorry Noor! I didn't mean to sound negative about your Order! It's one I still don't have, and is a great find. I think if I'm honest I prefer battered and worn, to mint items! -
Soviet Order of the Glory II class
Belaruski replied to Noor's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Interesting! I think I prefer damaged enamel to repaired. Although, I have seen some stunning repair jobs that are undetectable! -
Soviet 'New' Soviet medal cases
Belaruski replied to Belaruski's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Belarus Belarusian Red Banner Border Troops badge.
Belaruski replied to Belaruski's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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Belarus Belarusian Red Banner Border Troops badge.
Belaruski replied to Belaruski's topic in Central & Eastern European States
It was from ebay, and it wasn't too cheap! It's actually numbered on the reverse too. I think it was around $30-40 ish, from Poland. -
Soviet 'New' Soviet medal cases
Belaruski posted a topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
I'ne never seen one of these before, so I though I'd share it. This is how the 1995 victory anniversary medal came out of the mint, in these custom shaped sealed plastic pouches. -
Albania Dealer of Albanian orders
Belaruski replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
I have seen a medal I'd like from Ziege, does anyone understand how to bid, and how to pay etc? (Or does anyone else have an Albanian borderguard medal for sale!?) -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
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Soviet The Original Victory Parade in Red Square - 1945
Belaruski replied to JimZ's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
This may be of use.. http://keepvid.com/ -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Correct answer! The border troops moved forward as the Red Army did. See the Wikipedia entry for Soviet border troops and you'll see some of my contributions as to who served where! The Border troops were very loyal handpicked soldiers, and as such were attached to all Soviet fronts. As the war moved West so did the NKVD border troops. -
very nice! ..and very rare!
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Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Sorry! I've been at work.. Right, question: Who was the head of the NKVD Frontier Troops in 1941? -
Soviet Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz
Belaruski replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
That's Igor Kurchatov. He's famous for having the most impressive beard in the world at the time. Oh, he also was the head of the Soviet atomic bomb project. I'm not sure what was special about his medals, but he won 3 heroes of Soviet labour titles as well as 5 Lenin's, plus 2 red banners of labour. Also won a silver Jolio Curie medal for peace despite making weapons.. -
Soviet What is this badge?
Belaruski replied to Eric Gaumann's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
No idea, but don't forget that if we wanted to make a profit we wouldn't fake this! Wait and see if anyone has any other ideas. -
Soviet Very interesting Red Army ID book!
Belaruski replied to Noor's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Interesting book! I know a lot of Finns were allowed to change sides, but for this Estonian it would be the circumstances of German service, and leaving that would decide his fate. (Such as if he joined the Germans, then stole weapons and went to the partisans etc.) -
Soviet Is it or isn't it . . .
Belaruski replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
This group turned out to be 'put together', which is a shame as the wear and tear makes it look very convincing.. ((Sorry for the poor quality picture))