Badge for Diver

marsino · 02-25-2011, 06:21 PM

Can you tell me something about my badge?
False, fantasy, civil, military, etc..
I did not find any information on it.

thanks for the help, of course :)

marsino · 02-25-2011, 06:28 PM

The material appears to be, bronze and aluminum screw.

***desantnik*** · 02-25-2011, 10:24 PM

I've never seen anything like it - interesting.

It may have been Soviet manufacture, but it wasn't an "official" proficiency badge for a uniform or at least not in any references I know.

The screwback plate is definitely not standard and there seems to be too much screaming "SOVIET UNION!" from the Soviet emblem on the front to the USSR on the reverse.

I would have to lean towards fantasy.

EricFG · 02-25-2011, 10:22 PM

What's with the "CCCP" on the reverse???? That screams fantasy to me.
BTW, has anybody else noticed the plethora of diver related badges on eBay of late?

deValcourt · 02-26-2011, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricFG

What's with the "CCCP" on the reverse???? That screams fantasy to me.
BTW, has anybody else noticed the plethora of diver related badges on eBay of late?

Some have taken to putting small versions of the helmets on bad KGB repro badges and claiming they are for "special forces divers.":rolleyes:

Phillip

marsino · 02-26-2011, 06:06 AM

I can only say that does not come from eBay.
Taken from an Italian, who was traveling in Russia, ten years ago,
which I had sold for little money.

Measurements are 5 cm x 3 cm

EricFG · 02-26-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deValcourt

Some have taken to putting small versions of the helmets on bad KGB repro badges and claiming they are for "special forces divers.":rolleyes:

Yep, that's the junk I'm talking about. I have to wade through all that chaff to find the rare kernal.

02-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#3
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,341	Re: Badge for Diver I've never seen anything like it - interesting. It may have been Soviet manufacture, but it wasn't an "official" proficiency badge for a uniform or at least not in any references I know. The screwback plate is definitely not standard and there seems to be too much screaming "SOVIET UNION!" from the Soviet emblem on the front to the USSR on the reverse. I would have to lean towards fantasy.

02-25-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Badge for Diver What's with the "CCCP" on the reverse???? That screams fantasy to me. BTW, has anybody else noticed the plethora of diver related badges on eBay of late? __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

02-26-2011, 06:06 AM	#6
marsino Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Italy Age: 58 Posts: 389	Re: Badge for Diver I can only say that does not come from eBay. Taken from an Italian, who was traveling in Russia, ten years ago, which I had sold for little money. Measurements are 5 cm x 3 cm Last edited by marsino; 02-26-2011 at 06:57 AM.

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