Two unknown Cuban badges - Help with era what they are?

[hirmiestelio]

Hi! I have these two Cuban badges, and know nothing about what they are or when they are from, other than that they have the seal of Cuba, so I assume they are Cuban. The larger one on the left is very light weight. The brassier one on the right is heavier and I'd assume older. But, again . . . I don't know anything about these! Would appreciate any thoughts on era and what they actually are. Thanks!

 

 

[Riker87]

Hi hirmiestelio! The large one is from the FAR and is for officer's peaked caps. The very light variants - as you described - were made in USSR. The heavy variants were and are made by Cuba but with less quality. But note: this form of badge exists since at least the 1930s! Your smaller badge is beofre the Cuban Revolution's Victory. It should be from the 1940s/1950s. Some more informations about Cuban military items you will finde on my site.

 

Edited January 31, 2022 by Riker87

[hirmiestelio]

Thank you so very much! I was thinking the light weight one was going to be a USSR made one, since it seems like a Soviet style. I couldn't be happier about the smaller one, as I was really hoping it was older (pre-Castro)! My Dad was born in Cuba, and his family escaped Castro in the early 1960s. So, I really wanted something Pre-Castro, and this is amazing! Can't thank you enough!