12-30-2002, 04:35 AM (This post was last modified: 11-19-2003, 12:55 AM by yolkin.)
Currently out on our friendly "shopping site"...
Quote:This original Soviet medal was given to Soviet inventors for achievement in their work. Made of aluminum, enamel, cloth this pinback medal in excellent condition.
I believe this is so ironic to sell an "invented" medal that was to be given to -- Inventors...
I LOVE THESE PEOPLE!!!
Eric
FOLLOW-UP: Seems that this IS a genuine piece... Interesting...
I am not 100% sure, but I believe this badge is genuine. I have seen couple of them with considerable wear. Unlike "Honored Inventor" title this one was given for just one invention, and I am not surprised that they would make the badge of cheap aluminum.
Here is the reverse of the Alluminium Inventors Badge in post #1 from Eric.
In the description it says that it is an Inventors badge for the aircraft works in the town of Nowosibirsk Sibirien.
Interseting is the number 5 and the mark below the pin attachment.
Eddie.
Everybody's equal, But some more than others!
"Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski
Since my last post in this thread I've done some research about this medal, and it's a standard issue Inventor Badge. It doesn't have anything to do with Novosibirsk or Siberia :)
Alexei,
I think the seller of the Badge just added that out of interest. :)
Or maybe he/she aquired it from a worker at the plant and thought they were only issued there.
Eddie.
Everybody's equal, But some more than others!
"Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski
This week in Moscow I saw two of these inventor badges in wear. Unfortunately, I couldn't grab pictures. But it was quite fascinating to see. It's a very visible badge; the gold point is quite distinct.
