A Soviet WWII-era "Excellent Scout" badge, a Red Army qualification award given to reconnaissance personnel for outstanding proficiency. This badge series was instituted during WWII to recognize specialist excellence across various roles in the Red Army.
The shield-form badge is made of brass/tombak with red and white enamel detailing. The center medallion features a gold hammer-and-sickle on red enamel, encircled by the white-enameled inscription "???????? ?????????" (Excellent Scout), a star, and two decorative dots. The lower shield shows a crossed rifle and bayonet over red enamel, with a small relief figure of a scout using binoculars, framed by a laurel-wreath-and-banner border.
SpecificationsEnamel colors are bright with no obvious chips or cracks visible in photos; general age-appropriate patina on the metal. Sold as pictured — please review all photos closely, as they are part of the item description.
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