Soviet USSR Badge Excellent Worker of Socialist Agriculture NKZ 1942-1946 Rare. For Sale

Soviet Badge "Outstanding Worker of Socialist Agriculture" (NKZ USSR)Offered for sale is an authentic Soviet badge titled "Outstanding Worker of Socialist Agriculture."This is an early version—highly prized by collectors—dating from the wartime or early post-war period, featuring the abbreviation "NKZ USSR" (People's Commissariat of Agriculture of the USSR) at the bottom. Later versions (post-1946) bear the markings "MSKh" or "MZ," making this "NKZ" variant significantly rarer.Item specifications:• Country of origin: USSR (Soviet Union)• Period of issue: 1942–1946 (Great Patriotic War or early post-war period)• Manufacturer: Moscow Artists' Association (mark on the screw plate: "Moskovskoye Tovarishchestvo Khudozhnikov" / Moscow Artists' Association)• Material: Heavy metal (brass or bronze), hot enamel (red and white)• Reverse side: Counter-relief (mirror image of the obverse)• Attachment type: Screw-back, with the original period-correct screw plate bearing the manufacturer's mark (MTKh).Features a beautiful, rich, natural patina.• Enamel: Hot enamel.• Shows minor signs of wear and light surface scratches consistent with the item's age (approximately 80 years).• Screw mechanism: Screw thread and plate are in good working order.Please examine the high-resolution photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description. Historical Background:Established in March 1942—during the difficult years of the Great Patriotic War—this badge was awarded to collective farmers, tractor operators, and agricultural workers who achieved outstanding labor results. In March 1946, the People's Commissariats (NKZ) were officially renamed Ministries. This change limits the production period of this specific badge to a brief four-year interval.A fine, authentic example of Soviet phaleristics. Ideal for serious collectors of Soviet-era memorabilia.Shipping and Packaging:• Professional and secure packaging to ensure the item's safety during transit. • Worldwide shipping via registered airmail, with a tracking number provided immediately upon dispatch.