Soviet My HSU pilots badge?

[rboomsma]

Can someone identify what flying bage this is. I assume it his his graduation badge. He was a fighter pilot.

A better photo of what it would look like would be appreciated. The attached photo is from 1945.

Thanks

Edited January 21, 2007 by rboomsma

[iffig]

Can someone identify what flying bage this is. I assume it his his graduation badge. He was a fighter pilot.

A better photo of what it would look like would be appreciated. The attached photo is from 1945.

Thanks

[iffig]

Could be a graduation fighter pilot badge, issued in the late 30's early 40's; see an example at

http://collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=16466

Some variants exist, of course. If it is really this type of badge, that the firts time I see one worn so late in the war.

[rboomsma]

Could be a graduation fighter pilot badge, issued in the late 30's early 40's; see an example at <a href="http://collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=16466" target="_blank">

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http://collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=16466

Some variants exist, of course. If it is really this type of badge, that the firts time I see one worn so late in the war.

Thanks that does appears to be it. A little pricey for a badge $1450

If any one has any other examples please post them.

Thanks.

[iffig]

Thanks that does appears to be it. A little pricey for a badge $1450

If any one has any other examples please post them.

Thanks.

[iffig]

There are illustrations of variants of this badge in the booklet ABERC (Avers) N? 2, Moscow, 1996, p. 133-134.

Unfortunately I am new (and not very proficient) at sending images but I shall send details ASAP.

Basically, these badges depict a stylised I-16 fighter (one must remember that it was a kind of Soviet "Top Guns" at this time, and which is more, successfully battle proven in Spain and China).

They feature too: wings (except some 1932 versions, so says my reference booklet), crossed swords, a red star and either a laurel wrath, or a shield (classical) or rhombo?d.

All the best

[rboomsma]

There are illustrations of variants of this badge in the booklet ABERC (Avers) N? 2, Moscow, 1996, p. 133-134.

Unfortunately I am new (and not very proficient) at sending images but I shall send details ASAP.

Basically, these badges depict a stylised I-16 fighter (one must remember that it was a kind of Soviet "Top Guns" at this time, and which is more, successfully battle proven in Spain and China).

They feature too: wings (except some 1932 versions, so says my reference booklet), crossed swords, a red star and either a laurel wrath, or a shield (classical) or rhombo?d.

All the best

Thanks, if you are able to scan it for me, I would appreciate it.

My email is : ronboomsma@shaw.ca

[rboomsma]

Can someone identify what flying bage this is. I assume it his his graduation badge. He was a fighter pilot.

A better photo of what it would look like would be appreciated. The attached photo is from 1945.

Thanks

Found it: VVS - Fighter School the one on the far left

I would be interested in a repro if some one has one or knows where I can get one.

Edited January 22, 2007 by rboomsma

[Stogieman]

There's a legit variation of the badge shown in the last post... far left. Same badge, but without wing feathers. Another pilot school badge pre 1941.

[Gerd Becker]

Ron,

here is a copy on german ebay, if you are interested. Not as nice as the original, but decent for display, i guess. I don?t know the seller, btw...

http://cgi.ebay.de/Luftwaffe-Orden_W0QQite...1QQcmdZViewItem

best,

Gerd

[Stogieman]

I think it depends on where you're going.... but for me, I'd rather bite the bullet and have the real one. The difference in quality and appearance; as well as the value in the long run, is worth it to me. The Pilot School Badge that Igor has was mine and remains the only legit one to surface in years. Remember that they stopped handing these out very early in the war and quite literally, most went down with the pilot early in the war. There's simply so few around, the chance of finding another legitimite one is slim to none.

[rboomsma]

I think it depends on where you're going.... but for me, I'd rather bite the bullet and have the real one. The difference in quality and appearance; as well as the value in the long run, is worth it to me. The Pilot School Badge that Igor has was mine and remains the only legit one to surface in years. Remember that they stopped handing these out very early in the war and quite literally, most went down with the pilot early in the war. There's simply so few around, the chance of finding another legitimite one is slim to none.

Thanks guys. I would prefer original also. But price is high for me. Just don't have that kind of coin laying around right now.

The copy on german ebay is poor. The one being sold by another ebayer is much better but he wants too much for a copy. But he says it is original.

Edited January 30, 2007 by rboomsma