Communist R.S.R. Romanian Tank Crew Grade Insignia.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

I picked this up over the weekend:

Communist R.S.R. Period Romanian Tank Crew Grade Badges

Front.

Measurements: 5cm X 3,5cm.

Kevin in Deva.

Edited March 22, 2012 by Kev in Deva

[Kev in Deva]

The Rear.

Please note the variation in screw fixings.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Spot the small variation on the Number 3's??

Its to do with the lines, to the left and right of the Number "3".

Short in the left example, Long in the right example.

I am working on obtaining a "Number 1" to complete a Set.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

One of the two badges with the similar screw-back fixing nuts,

has had the screw-posts bent at some stage,

I am not sure if I want to attempt to straighten it for fear of damaging it.

Kevin in Deva

[Euronymous]

Hello

This insigna was used by officers ?

Thanks for your help.

[Kev in Deva]

Hello

This insigna was used by officers ?

Thanks for your help.

The insignia was worn by all in the tank crew, the personnel doing the training, once they had passed the relevant examinations.

Kevin in Deva.

[Greg Collins]

Kevin,

I believe those are R.S.R. (post 1965). The lower banner on the seal appears to read "Romania" instead of "RPR". The RPR design was, basically, a copy of the Soviet design of the time (as was the Hungarian, to name another: twin tanks flanking a central shield). After '65, the badge was redesigned to the examples here.

Greg

[Kev in Deva]

Greg you are absolutely right, well caught,

I never realised I had typed RPR instead of RSR

I will correct it immediately.

Thanks. :beer: