Combined Arms Badges.

[Al-muell]

I have actually seen such badge in wear by the sodiers patrolling the beach in Cuba. I believe it is NCO/EM version and I am not sure if the state emblem was not colored, but can't check - they refused when I asked them if I can take a photograph.

It was two years ago, so likely they are still in use.

[pride]

Originally Posted by pride

Any info about this 3rd class badge? could be in service before the well known "Combined Arms Badges" ?

thank you

From https://cuba-militaria.org/effekten/

"These specialists badges are in use since 1976. Overall there are four grades. The higest grade is the Master (Maestro – M), the lowest is the third grade (Tercera – III). Only professional military can purchase the master grade. Conscripts can purchase a higher grade (without master grade) after completion of a education chapter or rather after six months in service. However only once per year. (source: Verde Olivo, issue April 2013)"

[pride]

One more badge added to collection:

[pride]

Combined Arms Badges set

[pride]

Originally Posted by pride

From https://cuba-militaria.org/effekten/

"These specialists badges are in use since 1976. Overall there are four grades. The higest grade is the Master (Maestro – M), the lowest is the third grade (Tercera – III). Only professional military can purchase the master grade. Conscripts can purchase a higher grade (without master grade) after completion of a education chapter or rather after six months in service. However only once per year. (source: Verde Olivo, issue April 2013)"

These badges are only for Soldiers and Subofficers