Soviet Guard's Badges

[Bill Garvy]

I thought to post four examples of Guard's Badges from my collection. . .

from the 1950's:

1960's:

1970's:

& 1980's:

As always, comments welcome!

[Paul L Murphy]

It would be good to post photos of the reverse as well since the makers' marks on the back are always a help in dating the badge.

[Bill Garvy]

Per your request, I hope these scans are helpful in terms of identifying the dates aformentioned. Obviously, any additional information you can provide is most appreciated!

1950:

1960:

1970:

1980:

[matteti]

Guards Badge from GPW-era (1940s)

[matteti]

Guards Badge from GPW-era (1940s)

And reverse...

The weird dark "purple" color is a scan effect.

[Bryan]

Here are 2 Guard badges from my collection.

Guard badge WWII

Guard badge post-WWII : 70's- 80's ???

[hunyadi]

My newest badge - form the 1950's I assume?

[Bryan]

A new Guard badge in my collection

Somebody knows which is the maker?

Edited November 2, 2007 by Bryan

[Bill Garvy]

Finally, a WWII issued Guard's Badge. . .

Edited February 9, 2009 by Bill Garvy

[Ed_Haynes]

Thanks for "bumping" this thread. I'd (almost) forgotten what a good reference it is!

[RichieC]

Hello Bill,

I would like to add to your thread...

Here is an example that one does not come across very often. It is of superior quality IMO and was made in the workshop of the famous & long time Estonian maker Roman Tavast.

After the war, his workshop became Soviet property and was renamed Metallm?rk.

[Ferdinand]

Great topic. I have four from WW2 and all seem to be slightly different:

[Wild Card]

Thanks for "bumping" this thread. I'd (almost) forgotten what a good reference it is!

Agreed.

This thread is an excellent reference with the potential of becoming

even better. As such, might it not be worthy of ?pinned? status?

[Ulsterman]

Hear Hear!!

Any other examples out there?

[speedytop]

Yes, there are other examples.

Old pieces:

[speedytop]

An old one with a wrong screw:

[speedytop]

Badges in very different quality:

[speedytop]

And younger ones :

Uwe

[Bill Garvy]

Here is the reverse of the above posted badge with the attachment "nut" which I neglected to add. . .

[Bill Garvy]

Add another one. . .

[Bill Garvy]

Reverse. . .