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      "For Excellent Shooting" -- RKKA Badge

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      <<This is the dad of them all an imperial shooting badge in silver... Chris>>....

      I'm sure you are correct on this Chuck...I used it as a figure of speech as these early examples showed that the Soviets did not invent the magnificent designs on their awards but were carrying on an imperial tradition.

      I saw a bronze version of the silver badge some time ago but passed on it as I am not an imperial collector...to scared I guess to get hooked on another avenue which would leave the pocket book more empty and the wife more upset that there is no food in the house.

      Regards

      Chris

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      Early Soviet Police Badges

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted · Edited by Chris S

      Hi Wild Card

      I have to admit these are good omens that the bronze version is recognised in other published books and that it is three piece with a crisp back.

      I would not have made the comment "it looks like a copy" with these facts. I will keep my fingers crossed you have a good one and that both versions of a very rare badge are now displayed together.

      Attached the back of my silver prison service...

      Regards

      Chris

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      Early Soviet Police Badges

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

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      Hi Chris S,

      If you would like an accomplice - we?ll go down in flames together for cheating.

      Now I may be wrong; but as I understand it, my badge which is pictured below is a sort of a second class (bronze) version of yours. The level of award being based on length of service. Hopefully one of our more learned forum members can clarify this point.

      Best wishes,

      Wild Card

      Hi Wild Card

      The badge you show is the "Chief of Military Police" which is the prison chiefs twin. However they were made in silver only according to my avers No 5. That coupled with its one piece construction and lack of wear leads me to think it is a copy.

      Cheers

      Chris

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      Early Soviet Police Badges

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      Maybe I'm cheating a bit but this badge also came in "Chiefs of military Police"

      It is for ten years anniversary of the Revolution awarded in 1927, made of silver and enamels this badge was for ?Chiefs of the Prison Service? my best interpretation as it was only awarded to the higher echelons in both services...as these people later on fell out of favour with Stalin not many survived...

      Chris

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      Early Soviet Police Badges

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted

      From Ya. Yo. Ozoyain: best wishes on the start of a new career 24 November 1924. Apparently a cadet--though he appears to be about 12! Insignia of position at this period was "situational" and his appearance seems best to match "student at a command school" rather than holding an actual command job. Wearing the early patchwork insignia of either red rank on green for foot or on yellow for mounted police units, on black or dark blue depending on branch. Note the cap badge:

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      This is an early cap badge I have...quite similar to the one in your foto...?

      Chris

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      Turkmenistan

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

      Posted · Edited by Chris S

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      1500 y.e. ... is that dollars??!! Euros??!! If it is, I can still get that example in Tbilisi if I want it. I just never thought I would. Dang, I never thought things would go so high. Good if you're selling, horrible if you're buying. Guess I'll look for my example here at home a little harder now.

      It is Dollars

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