I was in St. Petersburg last week. Copies of these badges were everywhere. You could buy complete sets at a number of places. I saw them at the Peter and Paul Fort and a uniform shop and sold on the street at tourist stands. I think they were asking something equal to $6.00 each. There were no bargains to be found.
I didn't buy any, I was able to put together a almost complete set while stationed in Berlin in early 1990.
"Starting Bid GBP 174.95 (Approximately US $323.76)
22 Soviet Army USSR Proficiency Officer EXCELLENT BADGES
This auction is for a full collection of this type - 22 badges.
Was awarded the the best men if each army profession in the USSR.
Height ~1,8" Width~1,5".
-mortar gunner;
-riflesman;
-sapper;
-sniper;
-driver;
-communication operator;
-aviator;
-road soldier;
-medic;
-artillerist;
-torpedo launcher;
-cook;
-miner;
-machine gunner;
-railroad soldier;
-tank operator;
-fireman;
-scout;
-tractor operator;
-submariner;
-pontoner;
-air defence soldier."
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