06-01-2011, 07:41 AM
meyerse Wrote:This one is clearly post war, but any idea on era? I suspect the screw post is a replacement? It has a funny orange sheen to it, I think it is dirty in some way. It seems to be brass or a brass alloy, similar in heft to my wartime ones, but flatter with less curvature. Again, what era do you think?
According to AVERS 8 this design was introduced in 1950. From my experience the early (ca. 1950-1960ish) badges tend to be of equal quality to the 1942-1950 badges. I reckon you've got yourself a nice early badge. The manufacturer's mark is an early Pobeda Factory Moscow trademark, which seems to support my opinion. Whether the badge is vaulted or flat is strictly at the discretion of the manufacturer. It is indeed a nice badge.
Happy Collecing,:thumbsup
Jim
Komandir RKKA Wrote:Got these wartime badges in amazing condition (never worn)
All are the same type but have two type screw plates: big by Moscow "Artel Photo" and small numbered(!) Monetni Dvor plates.
VERY NICE!! You are indeed fortunate to have made such a 'find'. WELL DONE! Any chance of you posting a nice, clear, close-up photo of the markings on the nuts? Are there any manufacturer's marks on these badges?
Happy Collecting,:thumbsup
Jim












