Kremlin Guards Cockade

[russ]

for 1969-1987
after goys anather desijn in foto from magazin(1987-1991)

[Lapa]

Russ,

Any chance you could post better-quality pictures (larger, more readable), especially of the item in your first post.

Marc

[Synthesis]

I'd agree...that's an extremely indepth reference, I wish I had that magazine myself!

[OKP]

Privet Russ,

The badge shown here (including the next pic showing the back view) is post soviet.It is actually worn over the right breast pocket (and also on the caps as it seems) by the soldiers of the Presidential Regiment.:D

Originally Posted by russ

See lads, this picture weights 400kb, this forum can use only 50 kb, that's why I can't send it here. If you give me your E-mail, I'll send it right to it, no problem. The magazine called "Sergent" will be available in a month or so.:)

This magazine is already available.This issue deals with the Kremlin Regiment 1924-1996.Next issue will deal with the Presidential Regiment 1997 to now...:)

[ibaya]

Originally Posted by OKP

Privet Russ,

The badge shown here (including the next pic showing the back view) is post soviet.It is actually worn over the right breast pocket (and also on the caps as it seems) by the soldiers of the Presidential Regiment.:D

I tend to disagree. If the badge was meant to be worn on the chest, it would have a pin-and-clasp, not bendable prongs.

Though they are shaped similarly, the cap and chest badges are distinct. From pictures I've seen, the chest badges reflect the branch-of-service, e.g. navy, ground forces, air force; with the appropriate insignia in the center.

[Lapa]

Ibaya,

I agree with you on this, the fastening device is definitely one for a hat device, not for a chest badge.

Marc

[Synthesis]

I'm probably not the only one who saw one of these for sale on a popular online bidding forum. ;)

Actually, I was quite surprised. It sold for 100 or 200 dollars, or so.

[russ]

My from Moscow prise is 30$

[Synthesis]

Well, that's a steal, even if it's not authentic (it's still a lovely badge).

I remember I saw a Kremlin Guard's cap also go on sale on said internet forum. For around $300. Lovely cap in any case...badge on the crown, good quality inside, size 58. :( Well, no doubt someone is quite happy with it.