Guards Badges - Page 18

deValcourt · 11-10-2009, 09:57 PM

The flat back reminded me of a "dembel" guards badge I have. I'm still not sure that the added back plate makes the badge look any better on a uniform.

Phillip

ricopa · 11-26-2009, 03:54 AM

Hello guys,

I have a guards badge too but i think it is post war what do you all think?

EricFG · 11-26-2009, 04:12 AM

I think post war as well. It's hard to tell from the images but is that paint on the banner and not enamel?

ricopa · 11-26-2009, 04:50 AM

Hi no it is not paint but enamel,but the white part looks like paint.

deValcourt · 11-26-2009, 11:13 AM

It's all good. Enamel on both places (white enamel often looks like paint, but these badges didn't have any paint). It is definitely post-war and in great shape.

I think there is still a photo up in the Marketplace under "Soviet Awards for sale" that has just about every WWII type and a couple of the post-war variants (thanks Komandir RKKA). You can see the differences (mainly in the flag) between war and post-war awards.

Welcome to the forum.

Phillip

ricopa · 11-27-2009, 03:47 AM

Thanks a lot great forum by the way.

centaur32 · 11-30-2009, 10:43 PM

I recently became the proud owner of the 'been-there-done-that' WW II Soviet Guards Badge pictured below, which was made in Tallinn, Estonia. According to AVERS 8, page 461, it was produced in 1944. It is, arguably, one of the rarest variations of the 1942-1950 Soviet Guards Badge. I just wanted to share my joy at having acquired such a nice badge with you guys and, naturally, welcome any comments.

EricFG · 01-19-2010, 04:02 PM

Here's a really nice one that came in today. A GPW-era badge no doubt. :)
A bit of a repair on the back :p which gives it a 'rode hard, put away wet' look to it. :chuckle

Bill Garvy · 02-25-2010, 07:28 PM

Finally found a War issued example with near perfect enamel and gilding. . .

I am not sure if the screw piece and the badge are originally mated, so to speak.

centaur32 · 02-25-2010, 09:58 PM

G'day Bill,

What a little beauty! Very nice indeed. I too would like to see the reverse and especially the nut, thanks.

Regards,

Jim

11-26-2009, 04:12 AM	#173
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: A WWII Guardia Badge I think post war as well. It's hard to tell from the images but is that paint on the banner and not enamel? __________________ "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.'

11-26-2009, 04:50 AM	#174
ricopa New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Re: A WWII Guardia Badge Hi no it is not paint but enamel,but the white part looks like paint.

11-26-2009, 11:13 AM	#175
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: A WWII Guardia Badge It's all good. Enamel on both places (white enamel often looks like paint, but these badges didn't have any paint). It is definitely post-war and in great shape. I think there is still a photo up in the Marketplace under "Soviet Awards for sale" that has just about every WWII type and a couple of the post-war variants (thanks Komandir RKKA). You can see the differences (mainly in the flag) between war and post-war awards. Welcome to the forum. Phillip __________________ Phillip

11-27-2009, 03:47 AM	#176
ricopa New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Re: A WWII Guardia Badge Thanks a lot great forum by the way.

02-25-2010, 09:58 PM	#180
centaur32 Fallen Comrade Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 88	Re: Guards Badges G'day Bill, What a little beauty! Very nice indeed. I too would like to see the reverse and especially the nut, thanks. Regards, Jim

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