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I saw this drawing, and the palm reminded me the diplomatic service hat insignia
(see:
http://www.soviet-awards.addr.com/forum/...readid=835 )
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Certainly is.
IMO = Institute of International Affairs
Today it is MGIMO = Moscow State Insitute of International Affairs
Note it is shown on the black background of the diplomatic uniforms!
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Well, with all the ambassador's uniforms among the forum members - can we see this badge "in person"?
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Current Russian variation:
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06-17-2005, 05:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-17-2005, 05:21 PM by Tal Inbar .)
it is the first time that I see this badge for sale on ebay:
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Is this legitimate, fake or fantasy?
Offered to me from Bulgaria. Interesting pinback attachment.
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Looks pretty convincing to me.
I'd say it's OK.
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It's OK. This piece is the latest Soviet Issue.
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That's IMO - Institut Mezhdunarodnikh (damn English!:)) Otnosheniy.
Alexei