Soviet Guards Badge

[IrishGunner]

Picked this up in Yerevan flea market; dealer said it's from the 1950s. He's been reliable; so, I trusted him... What do you all think? (That is if the pics aren't too dark.)

[Hauptmann]

Rick... yes, 1950's..

Photo by Alexei from SAF. If a problem I'd be happy to remove.

First two are WWII and third is 50's issue.

Also to quote Alexei from his comments on these at SAF:

There are three types of this badge - WWII issue (1942), post-war issue (1950) and aluminum (1960s), and dozens of variations for each type.

In the pic, not the pattern under the enamel of the banner on the third badge... that is the later (post WW2) type. Kind of looks like a thumb print in my mind. Very distinctive.

Hoping this helps.

Dan