06-11-2011, 11:18 PM
I know that most of the ones I am about to show you are copies/reproductions/fakes or fantasy pieces, but whatever you call them they have a certain amount of class. I say this because either directly based on Soviet badges or have an obvious Soviet influence.
The first ones are all based on the original MVD "For Excellent Service" badges that have one of the most appealing designs, yet was given as major awards to prison (including labor camps/GULAGS) guards.
There are photos of an original badge (variation without the holes in the back plate) and then two types of copied or fantasized RF versions. I give either option because I do not know for certain if the design really did continue with just the swap of the central state seal.
Phillip
The first ones are all based on the original MVD "For Excellent Service" badges that have one of the most appealing designs, yet was given as major awards to prison (including labor camps/GULAGS) guards.
There are photos of an original badge (variation without the holes in the back plate) and then two types of copied or fantasized RF versions. I give either option because I do not know for certain if the design really did continue with just the swap of the central state seal.
Phillip
Phillip
