Afghan K.h.A.D. medal

[jeffskea]

I picked this medal up in Afghanistan, and from what I can find it is the Afghan K.h.A.D. (KGB) service medal during the Soviets time in Afghanistan. The only others I have seen all have a red ribbon with black and green stripes which is seen on other soviet-afghan medals of the time. Does anyone know anything more about this medal and the ribbon? Thanks!

Jeff

[Dave Danner]

I picked this medal up in Afghanistan, and from what I can find it is the Afghan K.h.A.D. (KGB) service medal during the Soviets time in Afghanistan. The only others I have seen all have a red ribbon with black and green stripes which is seen on other soviet-afghan medals of the time. Does anyone know anything more about this medal and the ribbon? Thanks!

Jeff

I don't know much about the medal, but it is for the WAD, not KhAD. At least that's the acronym on the bottom of the medal.

KhAD, or "State Information Service" (Khedemat-e Ettala`at-e Dawlati), was the name of the Afghan KGB-equivalent until 1986 or so, when it became WAD, the Ministry for State Security (Wizaarat-e Amniyat-e Dawlati). So that would date the medal between 1986 and the fall of the Communist regime in 1992.

Dave

[jeffskea]

That's interesting, thanks for the info, Dave.

[Secandar]

Hee, Can I buy this medal from you, Im interested in it, as my father was a KhAD officer during the 80s.

Thanks,

Secandar

I picked this medal up in Afghanistan, and from what I can find it is the Afghan K.h.A.D. (KGB) service medal during the Soviets time in Afghanistan. The only others I have seen all have a red ribbon with black and green stripes which is seen on other soviet-afghan medals of the time. Does anyone know anything more about this medal and the ribbon? Thanks!

Jeff

[cabart13]

If you do not get an answer, please let me know. I have a couple of extra Afghan DRA medals and orders.

Please ask you father if he has a color photo of the ribbon to this medal.

v/r

cabart13

[jeffskea]

Hello Secandar, yes I would consider selling it to you, I sent you a private message, thanks.

Jeff

[Secandar]

Dear Members,

Thanks for the replies.

My father confirms that this is a WAD medal, and that the colors as shown in this photo are genuine. However, he does not have the medal anymore, or a photo. Thanks to the British, who created and still funds Pakistan and - who on its own turn funds and supports Taliban - this kind of properties were forbidden to have during their reign.

Therefore, unfortunately everything is lost.

Regards,

Secandar

[jeffskea]

Hello,

Here are a few more pictures hope they are more helpful - the blue enamel on the shield has faded somewhat but other wise it is in very good condition.

Jeff

[Secandar]

Dear Jeff,

I see. I wish the blue enamel was in better condition. Honest of you to mention that, tho.

Im going to Afghanistan next week, might find many of this on the market. However, Im not feeling like looking for it.

Let's make a better price and we both wil be happy

Sincerely,

Secandar