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Badges
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Badges
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This section covers one of the many badges that were awarded to members of the Russian Army. Navy 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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These badges were formally established in 1994 and are worn by officers. They replaced the earlier Soviet pattern badges in use until 1993. They fasten to the uniform by means of a screwback fastener. |
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| Master Specialist | 1st Class Specialist |
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| Second Class Specialist | Third Class Specialist |
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This badges were formally established in 1994. They are worn by enlisted personnel, sergeants, soldiers, and sailors. It replaced the earlier Soviet pattern badges in use until 1993. It fastens to the uniform by means of two pins. |
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| Master Specialist | 1st Class Specialist |
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| Second Class Specialist | Third Class Specialist |
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These badges were formally adopted by the Russian Federation in 1994. They were awarded to soldiers (usually of the airborne forces) based on the number of successful jumps they have completed. They replaced the earlier Soviet paratrooper badges developed in the late 1960's. It is made of aluminum and enamel and has a screwback fastener. |
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| 1 Jump | 10 Jumps | 20 Jumps |
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These badges were established in 1995 and awarded to soldiers for excellence in physical conditioning and sports activities. They replaced the earlier 1964 pattern Soviet badges which had been worn well into 1994. Like their Soviet counterparts, they came in three classes and was worn by both soldiers, airmen, and sailors. They are screwback badges made of aluminum and colored enamel. |
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| Master Sportsman | 1st Class Solider-Sportsman | 2nd Class Soldier-Sportsman |
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