Ebay jokes - Page 89

Esteban_cool · 06-02-2010, 10:33 PM

Don´t know if this is really a joke, but interesting nevertheless. I highly doubt the alleged provenance of this badge.

the description:
"The exclusive offer.
Soviet Army GUARDS badge.
This badge has rescued a life to Russian soldier to Afghanistan"

deValcourt · 06-03-2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban_cool

Don´t know if this is really a joke, but interesting nevertheless. I highly doubt the alleged provenance of this badge.

the description:
"The exclusive offer.
Soviet Army GUARDS badge.
This badge has rescued a life to Russian soldier to Afghanistan"

I think we are supposed to believe that the badge "took a bullet" for the wearer. Of course there is no way to prove or disprove it. I shoud think this would be of great sentimental value to someone or his family (if that's what happened).

Phillip

aironmeiden · 06-03-2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esteban_cool

This badge has rescued a life to Russian soldier to Afghanistan"

How this badge is supposed to have saved a life?
It walked on its screwback leg and dragged a soldier out of the enmy fire?

No way it has took a bullet hit!

ph3s · 06-03-2010, 05:42 AM

I agree if the bullet hit straight it would gone trough the badge or at list curve it to other shape. if it's pass by there would be damage of metal not only enamel. It's just a curved badge that someone decided to sell. And obviously who we carrying Guard badges in Afghanistan? What for ? To make the snipers live easier?

Esteban_cool · 06-03-2010, 02:53 PM

I think this just came out of a fire (or maybe intentionally burned inside a chimney) and the seller is trying to get rid of it with a typical too-good-to-be-true story.

And I thought the same as ph3s. A bullet would never leave a badge bended, but with a concave shape, I suppose.

EricFG · 06-03-2010, 03:08 PM

Not only that but it looks 50s/60s vintage.

deValcourt · 06-03-2010, 07:24 PM

In other words, a load of hog wash or "hooey" (the latter is a very interesting word since it actually has a meaning in Russian that is not only unrepeatable here, but I don't think I ever managed to get a precise translation other than "all of the four-letter words in English X2").

Phillip

ph3s · 06-11-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

GOLD STAR ‘HERO OF THE SOVIET UNION’ MEDAL

The Gold Star Medal was introduced on 1st August 1939. The total number of persons who were awarded the medal was 12,745, the great majority during World War II. By the 1970s the award had been somewhat devalued. Important political and military personages had been awarded on the occasions of the anniversaries rather than for any heroic actions. Leonid Brezhnev was awarded four, one each for his 60th, 70th, 72nd and 75th birthdays. All cosmonauts received the medal, one for each flight. The last award was made on 24th December 1991. This medal is not an original, it is an accurate reproduction made for the props department of a major US film studio.

Hollywood perhaps?

deValcourt · 06-11-2010, 10:22 PM

Stalin would become apoplectic and die of a stroke (again) if he saw a high Soviet award with the Star of David as the central symbol.

Phillip

Bill Garvy · 06-16-2010, 06:57 AM

Isn't it a pity. . .

06-03-2010, 05:42 AM	#884
ph3s Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: £ U.c K. Posts: 189	Re: Ebay jokes I agree if the bullet hit straight it would gone trough the badge or at list curve it to other shape. if it's pass by there would be damage of metal not only enamel. It's just a curved badge that someone decided to sell. And obviously who we carrying Guard badges in Afghanistan? What for ? To make the snipers live easier? __________________ whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you stranger (c) Last edited by ph3s; 06-03-2010 at 05:45 AM.

06-03-2010, 02:53 PM	#885
Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 37 Posts: 1,103	Re: Ebay jokes I think this just came out of a fire (or maybe intentionally burned inside a chimney) and the seller is trying to get rid of it with a typical too-good-to-be-true story. And I thought the same as ph3s. A bullet would never leave a badge bended, but with a concave shape, I suppose. __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

06-03-2010, 03:08 PM	#886
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Ebay jokes Not only that but it looks 50s/60s vintage. __________________ "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.'

06-03-2010, 07:24 PM	#887
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Ebay jokes In other words, a load of hog wash or "hooey" (the latter is a very interesting word since it actually has a meaning in Russian that is not only unrepeatable here, but I don't think I ever managed to get a precise translation other than "all of the four-letter words in English X2"). Phillip __________________ Phillip

06-11-2010, 10:22 PM	#889
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Ebay jokes Stalin would become apoplectic and die of a stroke (again) if he saw a high Soviet award with the Star of David as the central symbol. Phillip __________________ Phillip

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