Republic of Cuba cuba military insignia badges

[mytouch]

hi, please send any comments about this badge thanks best regards greg

[Taz]

This is a Soviet style, Cuban class badge, worn by Officers and Ensigns.

Exists in the classes M,1,2 and 3.

Regards Eddie

[mytouch]

This is a Soviet style, Cuban class badge, worn by Officers and Ensigns.

Exists in the classes M,1,2 and 3.

Regards Eddie

thanks eddie again i have a few of this and other so this is soviet stile best regards greg

[Taz]

thanks eddie again i have a few of this and other so this is soviet stile best regards greg

That's right Greg, the only difference being that there is a red star on the Soviet ones and as seen on your example, the Cuban state emblem above the white class shield.

Cuban Paratrooper badges were soviet made and i suspect these too.

Regards Eddie.

[mytouch]

That's right Greg, the only difference being that there is a red star on the Soviet ones and as seen on your example, the Cuban state emblem above the white class shield.

Cuban Paratrooper badges were soviet made and i suspect these too.

Regards Eddie.

eddie i notice that in all my years that cuban medals borders badges, insignia made by soviet, italy, germany,cuban, and now i see some china made its crazy,but i also now for shure there is a factory in havana where the medals assamble too

[mytouch]

eddie i notice that in all my years that cuban medals borders badges, insignia made by soviet, italy, germany,cuban, and now i see some china made its crazy,but i also now for shure there is a factory in havana where the medals assamble too

eddie i think now the parts are made in china and assamble in cuba

[Taz]

eddie i think now the parts are made in china and assamble in cuba

Greg,

thanks for that detail

That's very interesting to know.

Also that Italy made items.

Regards Eddie.

[Stogieman]

These are usually referred to as Combined Arms Badges. They were issued in 3 Classes. You can find the same basic design for Soviet, Cuban & Bulgarian soldiers. There may be others I have not seen.

Here's a nice image of the Cuban 2.Kl. badge:

[Stogieman]

And here's the complete Bulgarian Set for comparison. All of these may be of Soviet manufacture...

[pride]

This is my Cuban 1.Kl. badge:

[pride]

[Vic11]

Cuban class badge - 3

[Vic11]

Cuban class badge - M

[pride]

Do you have any info about this last " M-type"?

[Test pilot]

Do you have any info about this last " M-type"?

"M" means MASTER

[pride]

"M" means MASTER

Like paratroopers badge. Thanks

[WJT]

Any difference between the silver and the black tanks besides color?

[Taz]

Any difference between the silver and the black tanks besides color?

Hi WJT,

As far as i am aware of the colour of the tank has no specific meaning.

It certainly has nothing to do with the class of the badge, possibly a different place of manufacture now that the Soviet Union no longer exists.

Regards Eddie

[Paul R]

Cuban militaria is not easy to find. I found a great Cuban guards badge a few years back. Great stuff shown here. Lets keep posting your Cuban badges.