Original Soviet Air Force anniversary badge dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Riga Higher Military Aviation Engineering School (VVAIU) named after Yakov Alksnis, issued in 1968.
This is an authentic collectible piece, manufactured in the USSR with high-quality enamel and a metal screw-back fastening.
Features:
• Official anniversary badge (25 years)
• Years: 1943–1968
• Origin: Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
• Material: Brass with enamel
• Fastening: Screw-back, original nut marked ЛМД (Leningrad Mint)
• Dimensions: approx. 51 × 29.7 mm
• Design: Blue and gold rays, red star, raised aircraft figure
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
No repairs, original enamel preserved.
Thread on the screw is clean, nut fits well.
Historical background:
The VVAIU in Riga was one of the leading aviation engineering schools of the Soviet Air Force. Anniversary badges of this institution were awarded to officers, engineers, instructors, and high-performing graduates.
Such badges are now sought after by collectors of:
• Soviet military memorabilia
• Air Force / aviation history
• Cold War era items
• Latvian SSR historical artifacts
Authenticity:
Guaranteed original Soviet production.
Not a reproduction.
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Shipping:
Worldwide shipping with tracking.
Careful, secure packaging.
