Badges of the USSR - Page 2

Bill Dienna · 03-15-2005, 09:54 AM

I purchased a copy of the badge book. While it does not carry extensive information regarding the historical backround of each badge, it does seem to be really comprehensive in displaying all of the Soviet badges of the period from the Revolution to after World War II. The photography is excellent, and the text is in Russian, German, and English, so it is a superb reference if you don't read Russian. In the back of the book it is indicated that the print run was indeed only 700 copies. I was also told by one dealer that he was not going to bring in any more copies after I purchased mine because the book is massive and heavy, and costs a fortune just to ship. In size it is about the same as McDaniel's book on Orders and Medals.

Dolf · 10-25-2005, 10:36 AM

Gentlemen,

Does anyone know who is/are the author(s) of the Badges book listed on Post #1?

Thanks,

Dolf

matteti · 10-25-2005, 11:04 AM

The book on post # 1 is selling for 6093 roubles. Published in 2004, written by Sanko V. V. (Санько В.В.) and has 516 pages, weighs 2.7kg.

Dolf · 10-25-2005, 11:13 AM

Mattei,

Thanks a lot for the detailed info!

You have it?
If you do what's your opinion about it?
And if compared with "Art of Russian Metal Miniature. Catalogue of Badges, 1917-1991" by I.I. Likhitskiy (as listed on Alexei site)?

Thanks again,

Dolf

PS: I just made the conversion to USD... Is this correct?!
Approximately $213.00?!... WOW!

matteti · 10-25-2005, 11:24 AM

Hello Dolf.
Unfortunately, I don't have enough older badges to justify to buy such expensive book yet. So, I cannot tell you more.

For the price conversion, I didn't calculate exactly, but the price you stated in USD seems right.

I just saw this book on a russian website from which I recently ordered a new book on soviet weapons which by the way seems pretty interesting and is very cheap (187 roubles).

Here is cover:
You can PM me for more pictures or info.

Christophe · 10-29-2005, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrei

Hello,

Book very expensive: 6298 rubles !
(...)
PS: there is also a book from the same editor on soviet awards

On this book (Orders and Medals), please, see my comments in post #14, here :

http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=4239

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

Ch.

10-25-2005, 11:04 AM	#13
matteti Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 405	The book on post # 1 is selling for 6093 roubles. Published in 2004, written by Sanko V. V. (Санько В.В.) and has 516 pages, weighs 2.7kg. Last edited by matteti; 10-25-2005 at 11:25 AM.

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03-15-2005, 09:54 AM	#11
Bill Dienna Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Valley Forge, PA Posts: 30	I purchased a copy of the badge book. While it does not carry extensive information regarding the historical backround of each badge, it does seem to be really comprehensive in displaying all of the Soviet badges of the period from the Revolution to after World War II. The photography is excellent, and the text is in Russian, German, and English, so it is a superb reference if you don't read Russian. In the back of the book it is indicated that the print run was indeed only 700 copies. I was also told by one dealer that he was not going to bring in any more copies after I purchased mine because the book is massive and heavy, and costs a fortune just to ship. In size it is about the same as McDaniel's book on Orders and Medals.

10-25-2005, 10:36 AM	#12
Dolf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Age: 68 Posts: 572	Gentlemen, Does anyone know who is/are the author(s) of the Badges book listed on Post #1? Thanks, Dolf

10-25-2005, 11:13 AM	#14
Dolf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Age: 68 Posts: 572	Mattei, Thanks a lot for the detailed info! You have it? If you do what's your opinion about it? And if compared with "Art of Russian Metal Miniature. Catalogue of Badges, 1917-1991" by I.I. Likhitskiy (as listed on Alexei site)? Thanks again, Dolf PS: I just made the conversion to USD... Is this correct?! Approximately $213.00?!... WOW! Last edited by Dolf; 10-25-2005 at 11:16 AM.

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