10-05-2003, 04:15 PM
This is a Honoured Railway Employee Award Badge, bronze version, 1930-1950s.
Also exist in sterling-silver and brass versions.
"This badge was the highest Stalin era award of railway employees, equivalent of "Honored" titles in other fields. This "honorary badge" was often given to higher NKVD officers supervising railroad construction and prisoner transportation. Shows locomotive bearing Stalin's name." : this description is coming from the website of a well-know dealer, proposing them in the 75-95$ range.
Ch.
Also exist in sterling-silver and brass versions.
"This badge was the highest Stalin era award of railway employees, equivalent of "Honored" titles in other fields. This "honorary badge" was often given to higher NKVD officers supervising railroad construction and prisoner transportation. Shows locomotive bearing Stalin's name." : this description is coming from the website of a well-know dealer, proposing them in the 75-95$ range.
Ch.
