So what you're saying is these badges were created by individual members of the Komsomol themselves? If so, was this considered an integral part/aspect of their training?
Greg
"We are Marching for the Victory of Communist Labour" V.I. Ulyanov (Lenin)
Out of all the great things the USSR made for its labor veterans, troops and all other contributors, thier velvet banners were among the most prestigeous and most beautiful.
This man has destroyed that and is even proud of it.....
I attached a picture of the defiled piece, if you want to check it out for yourself: Item number 190636485620