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Enlisted Qualification Badges - 1989 Type These are the later version of the badges first introduced in 1968. They were awarded to enlisted men based on their skill and conduct. The badges of the late 80's were almost identical in appearance to the earlier versions, but were made of aluminum and paint. The decline in quality was typical of many late period Soviet badges. They are all pin-back badges. They were replaced by new badges in 1994. |
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Badges for service beyond the mandatory two year conscription period were still issued. They were outwardly identical to the type issued in 1957, but were made of painted aluminum rather than the earlier brass and enamel. 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 signifies that the wearer was a member of the young Communist society known as Komsomol. It was worn by both soldiers, airmen, and sailors. This version of the badge is the military (screwback) type used in the late 1970's and 1980's. The civilian version of the badge is a pin back type. |
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These badges were established in 1964 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 aluminum, white paint, and colored enamel. They were replaced in 1994 by a new series of Russian badges. |
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