Stogieman Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 My understanding is these were awrded for excelling in the concentration area. So far, I have seen Infantry & Artillery. Were there others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 The quality of these early, mirror-back badges is just stunning. Anyone know when/how long they were awarded?Here's the reverse of the infantry badge: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapa Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 My understanding is these were awrded for excelling in the concentration area. So far, I have seen Infantry & Artillery. Were there others? Stogieman,I am not certain that this is for "Excellent Infantry" as you state. On the badge, it is written "Excellent Shooter".Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi Marc, thanks. My translation skills with cyrrilic are non-existant. What does this one say?Excellent Artillery?Perhaps they are badges for achieving in the different military arts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Reverse. Again a mirror-back badge with no numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) My understanding is these were awrded for excelling in the concentration area. So far, I have seen Infantry & Artillery. Were there others?Hallo Stogieman, Badge 1:-More than likely an early* post WW" Skill At Arms Award for proficiency with Rifle, S.M.G., M.G., and Grenade.Now the question would be is the same badge given for a PASS with just one of the weapons,or had the soldier to qualify on all the weapons.* I think early as all the weapons featured are WW2 vintage and the badge has quality construction.Kevin in Deva. Edited May 22, 2008 by Kev in Deva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) Stogie:According to Reimer (a source I trust, but very much would like to verify if you know what I mean), pp. 143, the above badges are early "Excellent Infantry and "Excellent artillerist" badges-similar to the expertise badges the Russians had. Later the Bulgarians went to a Russian style shield system with similar "excellence" areas (supply/baking? etc.). Edited May 22, 2008 by Ulsterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Stogieman,The cyrillic writing on your badge would be Otlichnik when transliterated. A word you often see asociated with Russian type militaria but I can not remember what it meansUlsterman,What is the name of the Reimer book you referred to? Always looking to add reference material to my library.Regards,Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Otlichnik means Excellent. But I mean excellent person - someone who makes something in an excellent way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Stogieman,The cyrillic writing on your badge would be Otlichnik when transliterated. A word you often see asociated with Russian type militaria but I can not remember what it meansUlsterman,What is the name of the Reimer book you referred to? Always looking to add reference material to my library.Regards,GordonBulgarian Badges:Witnesses of History by Dietrich E. Riemer :BM Trade, Sofia, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks much for everyone's help! Has anyone ever seen different variations on these early badges?Anyone have examples of the later style mentioned by Ulsterman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Speaking of military excellence, here are mine. First, Excellence in the Railway Troops. A massive piece, see how big it is compared to a big GTO badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) Then Excellent in the combat and political training. Quite large, too. Edited May 24, 2008 by Theodor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 This one is not so large and I am not even sure if it is military - People's Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Warrior - Sportsman III grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 And the usual drop of quality - modern times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Documented set for Excellent Artillery Badge. Better scans upon arrival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Interior of document! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 We will test reading skills when it arrives.... there seems to be much hand-writing on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 We will test reading skills when it arrives.... there seems to be much hand-writing on this one!I read it even now If you want, can tell you what it is? Or you want to try yourself first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Nice one I love when the paper work is still there ! Much harder to find but so Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Seems a good place to tuck this... Paper & badge together. Is "People's Shooter" really the translation? Theodor, I'm sorry I missed your post, I have been away for awhile. I would love a translation on the document that goes with the artillery badge!The People's Shooter, Second Class: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Inside the document. Pretty darn good condition for 1951 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolgarin Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Excelent document. Document is much more rare even than?badge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 No problems, but it's all about eyes Smth like that:Structure and functions principlesStructure of the eye Main points of the stereoscopic viewingParallax anglesStereoscopic.............of the stereoscopic viewing, cases of.... effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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