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I've never heard of or seen that one before either!

Comrade V.V. Baikov received this per decree of the Deputy Minister-Commander of Bases/Rear Administration of the Armed Forces of the USSR on 22 February 1968.

That was the 50th anniversary of the Red Army so this was no doubt realted to the gigantic celebrations on that date.

Signed by Lieutenant General of Tech Svcs Stolyarov, suggesting either this award was quite significant or the recipient (with no rank listed) was.

It's a mystery!

thanks for this traduction Rick; I'm annoyed if a guy like you didn't find such a badge. I was convinced it was a known case as there're plenty of different otlichnik badges.

Comrade Baikov was a doctor; if it please you I can post more docs and the archival research. This man deserved a red banner, 2 red stars for trustworthy duty in miuitary hospitals.

any clue gentlemen?

for comparison (this stuf comes from Igor M. and have been checked by PMD)

two more...

my hypothesis:

1st gards corps?

In fact I would be happy to find a dictionnary of soviet abrevations...

many thanks Ferdinand. You cleared some enigmas! Would it be possible to ask you if you have some sources? (any book, like the Robert G. Poirier?)...

and the vaillant labor medal

the battle merit medal:

the red banner... compare with the Suvorov: the marking is larger, cruder. Mint mark on Suvorov appear extremly fine and ciseled, at my eyes this is really a surprise compared to more common orders.

min mark, extremly crisp and fine letters...

reverse:

Rick, you were totally right :cheers:

close-up on long service red banner

close-up on long service red banner

Rick, let me say you you're a great detective... let's see the solution ;)

here is the letter accompagnying the identity card:

So the badge number matched the carrying document?

..........very, very interesting!

Now if we can just find a master list of carrying docs used for verification.

By the photo I reckon this is @ 1950-1965?

Great piece! What number is your badge?

4424. Nothing to see with this document... :(

thanks A LOT for your spent time Rick

I'm sorry, the Xerox copy isn't really nice (but if I can modify the scan and correct the white and black balance please tel me).

I'll show more pics rapidly ;)

and the visor cap (still the laurel leaves)

the jacket seems new from stock.

medals are a put-together set from the seller, I just corrected one or two; it won't be definitive as I'll gather more documentation about this point.

next: an infantry colonel parade set

and visor cap, with specific senior officer laurel leaves

close-up on shoulderboards

first, an artillery lieutnant-colonel, service uniform

and one the photos belonging to a small set showing Berlin, Palast and dlegates arrival :rolleyes:

inside : notebook not filled at all...