"GULAG Badge"? something else perhaps?

Tal Inbar · 12-04-2009, 12:13 PM

The seller words: This badge was manufactured to decorate prison guards for distinction.

Lapa · 12-04-2009, 01:38 PM

It means "Detention Place". If real, it is more likely related to the regular prison system, IMHO.

Marc

deValcourt · 12-04-2009, 07:10 PM

Tal, that seller (I recognize the picture) is infamous for counterfeit "old" NKVD and Chekist stuff. I sincerely doubt this is a real "Detention Officer" badge from the 1930s.:thumbsdown

Below is the best Avers could come up with for an example.

It is a "pretty" replica, but not for what he wants - maybe $20.

Phillip

***desantnik*** · 12-05-2009, 12:11 AM

BS flag goes up on this badge.

12-04-2009, 01:38 PM	#2
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: "GULAG Badge"? something else perhaps? It means "Detention Place". If real, it is more likely related to the regular prison system, IMHO. Marc

12-05-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
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