Badge "30 Years Of Turkestan Military District".

GeoKeith · 11-30-2007, 10:22 PM

Does anyone know what this Order is, or even if it is an order? It is of silver and blue enamel, a red enamel star, and a silver bust of Stalin that is a separate piece. It is 3 inches in height and has a serial number on the reverse.

I acquired it several years ago, but have never seen anything like it.

Any commenst or information would be appreciated.

GeoKeith

UQWozza · 12-01-2007, 02:17 AM

The text "ТУРКЕСТАНСКИЙ ВОЕННЫЙ ОКРУГ" on the badge is equivalent to TURKESTAN MILITARY DISTRICT.

The "XXX" at the top is probably representing 30 so I guess this is a badge for the 30th Anniversary of the Turkestan Miltary District.

Others with greater knowledge will be able to confirm this.

Simon

***desantnik*** · 12-01-2007, 06:47 AM

I second the motion.

Assuming the district was formed in the early 20's, this would be from about 1952. Stalin died in '53.

A very appealing and early veteran znachok. Is it silver?

GeoKeith · 12-01-2007, 03:02 PM

Yes, the XXX Turkmenistan Order/Badge is made of silver (the metal). The number engraved on the back is #082.

What is a "znachok"?

GeoKeith

***desantnik*** · 12-01-2007, 03:30 PM

znachok is Russian for badge.

medals73 · 12-01-2007, 04:30 PM

Ooooh . . . numbred . . . nicer and nicer :)

12-01-2007, 02:17 AM	#2
UQWozza Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 63 Posts: 432	Badge Details The text "ТУРКЕСТАНСКИЙ ВОЕННЫЙ ОКРУГ" on the badge is equivalent to TURKESTAN MILITARY DISTRICT. The "XXX" at the top is probably representing 30 so I guess this is a badge for the 30th Anniversary of the Turkestan Miltary District. Others with greater knowledge will be able to confirm this. Simon Last edited by UQWozza; 12-01-2007 at 02:18 AM. Reason: Typos

12-01-2007, 03:02 PM	#4
GeoKeith New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, USA Posts: 13	XXX Turkmenistan is made od Silver... Yes, the XXX Turkmenistan Order/Badge is made of silver (the metal). The number engraved on the back is #082. What is a "znachok"? GeoKeith

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12-01-2007, 06:47 AM	#3
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,344	I second the motion. Assuming the district was formed in the early 20's, this would be from about 1952. Stalin died in '53. A very appealing and early veteran znachok. Is it silver?

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*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,344	znachok is Russian for badge.

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medals73 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth, most of the time Posts: 2,016	Ooooh . . . numbred . . . nicer and nicer :)

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