Soviet Industrial/ Agricultural / Mining Badges

[RichieC]

... or so I assume them to be from what I have absorbed thus far from experience.

I've aquired these badges here and there over the years, and as the numbers grow, I have become quite curious as I find them VERY attractive lately.

I have searched the forum archives and even have bought the book shown in the second image.

The four examples atop are of high quality and are numbered.

However, the book I bought to identify them does not give up any information on any one of eight shown. Are there other publications out there (Russian, German, or English language will make no difference) for me to consult?

Or, can one of my forum associates consult me on such; Description, years produced, and awarded?

However, I still would like to have a hard copy reference.

I appreciate any direction....

Edited March 5, 2007 by RichieC

[Alfred]

Third badge first line:

Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Narkomat of Food Industry.

Last badge first line:

Master of Combine Harvesting. The badge was given out by the Narkomat of Agricultural Procurement, which existed under this name during 1938-1946. in 1946 all the Narkomats were reorganized into Ministries

~ 5.000 were issued.

Reference books are very rare, especially in Englisch. I also have only this little red book.

regards

Andreas

[Taz]

Old post but filled in what i know

Top row:

1. Honoured Miner Badge.

2.

3. Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Narkomat of Food Industry.

4. Master of Combine Harvesting

Bottom row:

1. Russian Soviet Republic badge for winner of the socialist competition

2.

3. Badge for Excellence in Socialist Competition, Construction of Electric Power Stations

4.

[Alfred]

Richie

Avers 8 is a good reference book for badges.

best regards

Andreas

Edited July 21, 2012 by Alfred