Extra-military badges quiz

deValcourt · 10-31-2011, 10:10 PM

I thought I had finished posting this one already, but here's the question:

Which of the following badges could be worn on the Soviet Union military uniform, especially during WWII?

Thanks in advance,
Phillip

***desantnik*** · 10-31-2011, 10:15 PM

None, with the possible exception of the lower-left Comsomol badge. The organization went through some "rebrandings" and it may being WWII, but I don't think the badge was worn at all on the uniform until after WWII.

Jeffrey Meffert · 10-31-2011, 10:47 PM

What are the ones with the fancy "d" for? I recognize the others

Tretov · 11-01-2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffrey Meffert

What are the ones with the fancy "d" for? I recognize the others

Dynamo Sports Club, founded in 1923.

Jeffrey Meffert · 11-01-2011, 06:40 AM

Thanks. Really like the white "academy" style badge

EricFG · 11-01-2011, 08:33 AM

My guess was lower left as well. I remember seing them in old photos, just can't remember if they were GPW-era photos.

deValcourt · 11-02-2011, 05:58 PM

Thanks to everyone. I have also seen the upper left VLKSM badge on uniforms for sale and gave some credence to it because there are two versions - pin and screw back and people have referred to the screw backs here as being "military issue."

In any event, very informative.

P.

Oh, and I know that up to two academy/university grad badges are allowed but according to the last regulations, did they go below every other badge (you know I'm asking about KGB badges here) and order? That's the way I've seen them at least in the 1989 military handbook on Soviet uniforms.

Moreover, did anyone wear the prewar Moscow State University badges (10 ribbons) on their uniforms or had that kind of thing not been established in dress code at the time?

Thanks in advance because these answers will help me get out of the 1940s-50s on my site and onto the Cold War era which is where I have more info already stored up.

Phillip

Sorry, I keep forgetting the entire purpose of this thread - can anybody tell me what badges not issued by the Soviet Army/Navy were allowed on the uniform?

P.

EricFG · 11-02-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by deValcourt

I have also seen the upper left VLKSM badge on uniforms for sale and gave some credence to it because there are two versions - pin and screw back and people have referred to the screw backs here as being "military issue."P.

Yes, I've heard the same about the screwback Komsomol badge. And so I had to get one as it's 'military'. But I'm pretty sure that one came well after the GPW.

deValcourt · 11-02-2011, 08:37 PM

Certainly. I've expanded the scope of my questions to include all of the Soviet era, so any comments are more than welcome.:)

Phillip

Jeffrey Meffert · 11-02-2011, 08:55 PM

I've seen pictures with the moscow-u badge in wear, I can't lay my hands on any at the moment but I can visualize both m43's and m55's with them on the right pocket, basically where you would put your military academy badge. I've also seen wartime photos with the komsomol badge on the lower left pinned to a pocket flap or lapel depending upon the uniform

10-31-2011, 10:15 PM	#2
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Re: Extra-military badges quiz None, with the possible exception of the lower-left Comsomol badge. The organization went through some "rebrandings" and it may being WWII, but I don't think the badge was worn at all on the uniform until after WWII.

10-31-2011, 10:47 PM	#3
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 67 Posts: 640	Re: Extra-military badges quiz What are the ones with the fancy "d" for? I recognize the others

11-01-2011, 06:40 AM	#5
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 67 Posts: 640	Re: Extra-military badges quiz Thanks. Really like the white "academy" style badge

11-01-2011, 08:33 AM	#6
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Extra-military badges quiz My guess was lower left as well. I remember seing them in old photos, just can't remember if they were GPW-era photos. __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

11-02-2011, 05:58 PM	#7
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Extra-military badges quiz Thanks to everyone. I have also seen the upper left VLKSM badge on uniforms for sale and gave some credence to it because there are two versions - pin and screw back and people have referred to the screw backs here as being "military issue." In any event, very informative. P. Oh, and I know that up to two academy/university grad badges are allowed but according to the last regulations, did they go below every other badge (you know I'm asking about KGB badges here) and order? That's the way I've seen them at least in the 1989 military handbook on Soviet uniforms. Moreover, did anyone wear the prewar Moscow State University badges (10 ribbons) on their uniforms or had that kind of thing not been established in dress code at the time? Thanks in advance because these answers will help me get out of the 1940s-50s on my site and onto the Cold War era which is where I have more info already stored up. Phillip Sorry, I keep forgetting the entire purpose of this thread - can anybody tell me what badges not issued by the Soviet Army/Navy were allowed on the uniform? P. __________________ Phillip Last edited by deValcourt; 11-02-2011 at 06:58 PM.

11-02-2011, 08:37 PM	#9
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: Extra-military badges quiz Certainly. I've expanded the scope of my questions to include all of the Soviet era, so any comments are more than welcome.:) Phillip __________________ Phillip

11-02-2011, 08:55 PM	#10
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 67 Posts: 640	Re: Extra-military badges quiz I've seen pictures with the moscow-u badge in wear, I can't lay my hands on any at the moment but I can visualize both m43's and m55's with them on the right pocket, basically where you would put your military academy badge. I've also seen wartime photos with the komsomol badge on the lower left pinned to a pocket flap or lapel depending upon the uniform

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