Russian Federation Kursk Submarine Badges display

[bmsm]

A few years ago I put together a small Riker mount of unofficial Kursk Submarine items. The Submarine Kursk was sunk in 108 meters of water in the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000. All 118 hands were lost. Wikipedia has a detailed account of what happened to the submarine and why it sank.

I liked the badges and most are quite well done so enjoy the pictures.

The first picture is the display case with the glass cover removed to reduce glare.

Bob

Edited March 13, 2010 by bmsm

[bmsm]

The badge on the left is the Submarine Kursk Launch badge.

The badge on the right is the Submarine Kursk crew badge.

Bob

[bmsm]

The badge on the top is a Submarine Kursk Commemorative Badge.

The badge on the bottom is another Submarine Kursk Commemorative Badge.

Bob

Edited March 13, 2010 by bmsm

[bmsm]

The badge on the top is a commemorative to the Russian and Norwegian Divers who attempted rescue.

The badge on the bottom is a commemorative to the Russian and Norwegian Divers who attempted rescue and salvage of the vessel.

Bob

Edited March 13, 2010 by bmsm

[bmsm]

This is a Kursk crew patch.

Bob

[TacHel]

Very nice items Bob! Thanks for sharing! I was unaware that a commemorative breast badge had been bestowed to the Norwegians. Very interesting indeed.

[Travel North]

I have a Kursk commemorative badge (the cross). Anybody knows how rare it is and how much it could be worth?

[TacHel]

I have a Kursk commemorative badge (the cross). Anybody knows how rare it is and how much it could be worth?

As attractive as they are, these are unfortunately quite unofficial items and are mass produced for the collector market. There is a huge market in Russia for anything "naval".

The badge is readily available on the Russian market and on Ebay at prices ranging from $12 to $25.

[Travel North]

Thanks for info!