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"GULAG Badge"? something else perhaps? - Tal Inbar - 12-04-2009
The seller words: This badge was manufactured to decorate prison guards for distinction.
"GULAG Badge"? something else perhaps? - Lapa - 12-04-2009
It means "Detention Place". If real, it is more likely related to the regular prison system, IMHO.
Marc
"GULAG Badge"? something else perhaps? - deValcourt - 12-05-2009
Tal, that seller (I recognize the picture) is infamous for counterfeit "old" NKVD and Chekist stuff. I sincerely doubt this is a real "Detention Officer" badge from the 1930s.:thumbsdown
Below is the best Avers could come up with for an example.
It is a "pretty" replica, but not for what he wants - maybe $20.
Phillip
"GULAG Badge"? something else perhaps? - desantnik - 12-05-2009
BS flag goes up on this badge.