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Soviet Army Badges |
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Soviet Army Badges |
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| This section covers some of the many badges that were awarded to members of the Soviet Army during the post-war period. Naval and Air Force badges are covered in another section. In each case we will attempt to give a full history of each badge when possible, and a general description at the very least. The selection of badges we have to view is listed below |
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Suvorov Army Cadet School Graduation Badge This badge was established in 1958 and given to all
graduates of the Suvorov schools. It is made of brass and enamel. |
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This badge was established in 1957 and was awarded to graduates of an academy for senior officers. It is made of aluminum and enamel. It was used from 1957 until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. |
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Badges for service beyond the mandatory two year conscription period were authorized in 1957 by Ministry of Defense Order #146. Early versions were made of brass and enamel, but later ones were made of painted aluminum. A marker denoting how many years of faithful extended service could be attached to the hangers below the badge itself. This badge is a pin back type. |
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This badge was established in 1957 and awarded to soldiers and airmen for their excellent service. These badges are made of aluminum and enamel. The army badge says - Excellence in Soviet Army. |
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| Soldier Sportsman
Badges These badges were established in 1950 and awarded to soldiers for excellence in physical conditioning and sports activities. It came in three classes and was worn by both soldiers, airmen, and sailors. They are screwback badges made of brass and colored enamel. They were replaced in 1964 by a new series of Soviet sportsman badges. |
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The Soviet Guards badge continued to be worn during the post-war era. They were worn by all members of a unit within a Guards division. The badges (and divisions) were created in 1942 during the Great Patriotic War. They were divisions who distinguished themselves in battle. Since then other units (usually airborne) have been awarded Guards status. This version of the badge is made of brass and enamel, later versions were made of aluminum and paint. |
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