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Strange (?) hat badge - MarvWe - 04-14-2011
Hi,
I have bought a set of badges which included two hat badges for officer's daily service. One of them is a normal golden one, but the second one is silver and made out of thicker material. The rest is normal made.
I hope you could help me identifying this badge. :)
Strange (?) hat badge - Al-muell - 04-14-2011
a pic would help.
In the navy silver officer badges were for the technical personnel, but I guess You are talking about Ground Forcesbadges?
Strange (?) hat badge - MarvWe - 04-14-2011
Here it is:
Strange (?) hat badge - Al-muell - 04-14-2011
Not really sure what to think - I haven't heard of silver badgse in the soviet GF, altough e.g. silver shoulderboards existed. It is, however, possible that the gold paint just worn off. It looks like aluminium.
Strange (?) hat badge - Lapa - 04-14-2011
MarvWe,
These late-type hat badges, made of aluminum, were anodized. This process could result in a wide range of shades, from rich deep gold to almost white as is the case here. For comparison purposes, look at the 25 year of Victory badge, you'll see what I mean.
Marc
Strange (?) hat badge - MarvWe - 04-14-2011
Thank you guys for your replies. :thumbsup
Would that one fit good to 1989 female officer's berret? or shall I take the more golden one.