01-09-2006, 04:14 PM
I think Alexei's comment applies broadly to all of these 60s-1991 badges--classification badges, otlichnik badges, wings, and so on. Lots of places produced them so they all do not look alike. The older ones were brass and enamel, and then were made out of aluminum and paint as time progresssed.
What I don't know is whether these common badges have been made post-1991 (aka restrikes). They are so plentiful and cheap that it seems somewhat pointless to make them, but, if the original dies are still around, we've seen that enterprising FSU-people will run the presses is any amount of $ can be made. Anyone know?
What I don't know is whether these common badges have been made post-1991 (aka restrikes). They are so plentiful and cheap that it seems somewhat pointless to make them, but, if the original dies are still around, we've seen that enterprising FSU-people will run the presses is any amount of $ can be made. Anyone know?
