Soviet Academy Graduation Badges

[marc-]

I wonder if these academy badges are OK. Don´t know if these kind of badges are being faked, since there are a lot on "the site", relatively cheap and of all kinds.

regards.

I cannot say much concerning these badges. I only collect the silveren or copper that is made of several components or with a manufacturer mark. I suspect that these no marks have on the back

Regards
marc

[marc-]

Marc,

I believe the most complete reference is the "Soviet Military Schools" published by the Defense Intelligence Agency in 1978. This book lists ALL Soviet military schools and has tremendous ammount of information about them, up to the names of officers teaching there. Unfortunately it's quite rare, and I was lucky to buy one for a cool $200.

Alexei

thanks you, Alexei
If you see once a book and it payable, then I hope that you do not forget me.
Thank you

regards, marc

[Nota Bene]

Marc,

I'll ask around.

Alexei

[Nota Bene]

I wonder if these academy badges are OK. Don´t know if these kind of badges are being faked, since there are a lot on "the site", relatively cheap and of all kinds.

regards.

Esteban,

They are being faked. I am not sure about the first three, but I don't like the other two. Can you post pictures of the back with the screwplates removed, please.

Alexei

[ibaya]

Esteban,

I'm pretty sure these badges are not genuine. Take a look at this thread, I dissect some rhomb (diamond) badges for comparison: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/sovie...adges.html

[Tretov]

The white academy badges, with or without the plate, are available in huge amounts in the baltic states. There is one type that is totally flat, I am personally convinced those are fakes. Then there is another type of those which have a higher quality, better shape and has that slight "rounding". I am not sure about them - but on the other hand - those are more expensive than the first mentioned ones. Perhaps 80s overstock?

[Esteban_cool]

Thanks to Alexei, ibaya and Tretov for your help.
I wanted to purchase this set, but now I know I would be losing my cash again on E. Thanks again:thumbsup

Now, what´s the price range for this same type of romb badges(blue and white without scroll), but genuine?

[vaskereszt]

Hello to all,

I don't know anything about Soviet school badges, but need one for a Hungarian general's uniform. Please be so kind to help me, what are your thoughts about this one:

Thanks and regards from Hungary, Sandor Molnar

[Lapa]

Sandor,

For the look of it, it is 1970's type of manufacture, and it is NOT for university graduation (should have a white background), but for lower level.

Marc

[ibaya]

I'm under the impression that that badge was for holders of university-level diplomas (similar color scheme to the tsarist university badge). This should not be confused with the badges for higher-level military education academies (equivalent to masters/doctorate-level), such as the one below.