Romania Communist Romania R.P.R. - A.V.S.A.P. Badge

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

Another pick-up at the Deva Collectors Fair held on the 23rd of June 2007.

Small colourful Insignia / Badge. RPR - AVSAP.

Item shows an anchor with crossed propeller and rifle.

Size: 27 mm X 20 mm, Vertical broach fasetening to rear, No Maker Mark.

I presume a Maratime Border Security unit responsible for controling the border along the Danube and the shores of the Black Sea.

Carol I, any input welcome, as usual.

Kevin in Deva

[Carol I]

Carol I, any input welcome, as usual.

I have to pass on this Kevin. Badges are outside my area of interest.

[Carol I]

A.V.S.A.P. cold be the acronym of Asociaţia Voluntară pentru Sprijinirea Apărării Patriei (Voluntary Association for Supporting the Defence of the Motherland), a paramilitary organisation modelled after the soviet DOSAAF. It was established in 1952 and disbanded in 1962.

[Kev in Deva]

A.V.S.A.P. cold be the acronym of Asociaţia Voluntară pentru Sprijinirea Apărării Patriei (Voluntary Association for Supporting the Defence of the Motherland), a paramilitary organisation modelled after the soviet DOSAAF. It was established in 1952 and disbanded in 1962.

Hallo Carol I

Thanks, all input no matter how small is very welcome.

Kevin in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

Comparison possibly different makers over the 10 years this organization lasted?

Deva Hobby Club Member's piece.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Ricky's Piece

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Better picture of my piece:-

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Rear of Ricky's and Kevin's pieces:-

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Another Variation ?

Kevin in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

Rear.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

This little beauty came to visit today, sorry to say its not mine,

Kevin in Deva :beer:

Edited November 17, 2008 by Kev in Deva

[Gordon Craig]

Kevin,

Although my knowledge of Romanian badges is virtually non-existant, I would say Carol 1 is probably right because of the insignia on the badge. Here is a photo of the DDR organization that was modelled after the DOSAAF. virtually the identical insignia.

Regards,

Gordon

Edited November 19, 2008 by Gordon Craig

[Anatoly13]

Another AVSAP.

[Carol I]

Another AVSAP.

This might not be a badge of AVSAP, but a pin for one of its activities: the 1955 International Motocross Competition.

[Carol I]

Looking on the net for more information on AVSAP I have found a newspaper article illustrated with this colour photo of a member of the association wearing a cloth badge on the left arm.

[Anatoly13]

I see this abbreviation on a sign . :rolleyes:

[Carol I]

I see this abbreviation on a sign .

Did you find the badge in Russia? The article mentioned above stated that AVSAP organised international competitions with participants from similar organisation in neighbouring countries, so in principle there could be several such badges around in the former socialist countries and vice-versa (foreign badges in Romania).

[Carol I]

Some details: Asociaţia voluntară pentru sprijinirea apărării patriei was established through decree no. 415 of 30 November 1952 and ceased its activity following decree no. 135 of 3 March 1962.

[Kev in Deva]

Kevin,

Although my knowledge of Romanian badges is virtually non-existent,

I would say Carol 1 is probably right because of the insignia on the badge.

Here is a photo of the D.D.R. organization that was modeled after the D.O.S.A.A.F. virtually the identical insignia.

Regards,

Gordon

D.D.R. Shoulder patch found glued (upside-down) to a students schoolbag at a Gypsy Market,

here in Deva, Romania, which I bought then cut the badge fabric and all to preserve the badge.

Kevin in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

So far I have the Romanian, Polish, and the D.D.R. badges.

actually I have a Russian version as well,

although this does incorporate an aeroplane / glider in the design

as does the Hungarian M H S Z badge

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Edited December 19, 2008 by Kev in Deva

[Gordon Craig]

Kevin,

Very interesting collecting area. Thanks for showing the three badges together. As far as I know there was no organization similar to these three in Hungary. IE state funded. I'll have to ask some of my Hungarian collegues. The closest thing I am aware of in Hungary would have been the MHS or the MHK although I believe they were strictly civilian organizations. The DDR had a full time uniformed staff for the GST. Did Poland and Romanian have something similar?

Regards,

Gordon

Edited November 23, 2008 by Gordon Craig

[Kev in Deva]

Another piece, (picture from a online sale from a couple of years ago) origin unknown to me.

Gordon info is very scarce on this organization here in Romania, as for Poland hopefully one of our

Polish members might be of some help.

Kevin in Deva.

[Carol I]

Another intructor badge (from eBay)

[Kev in Deva]

Just in the door this week.

and placed beside my other A.V.A.S.P. badge to the same organisation,

Now hopefully to find the Shoulder patch

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

[Kev in Deva]

The Rear.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers: