For Sale - Badges, Medals and InsigniaOn this page I have listed scores of new and often rare Soviet, Russian, and Ukrainian badges, medals, insignia and other uniform accessories for sale. Many of these are very rare and I can confidently say you will not be able to find them elsewhere, so don't wait too long to decide. If you are interested in any of these, please contact me directly at: randallstewart@comcast.net with your want-list and mailing address, and I will provide you a total cost, including postage. I accept checks or money orders in US dollars or PAYPAL (but I have to charge an extra 5% to cover PAYPAL fees if you choose this option - sorry). I have had many of these items for over 40 years and have no clue what I paid for them. The prices I list are I believe below market value; but if you really want something that you believe I've priced too high, contact me and we'll probably arrive at a settlement that's fair.
I have listed Soviet-era items first; Post-1991 Russian items next; and "the rest" last.
Please note shoulderboards, collar tabs and Soviet sleeve patches are listed separately on my For Sale - Shoulderboards page.
Soviet Badges and Medals
80. Higher Military Academy graduation badge - early
As awarded to graduates of military commissioning schools (counterpart to West Point - although the USSR had dozens of them!). Very nicely done, as was common to pre-1970 badges.
Separately attached red enamel star and gilt Soviet gerb on blue enamel background.
Price: $25
81. Higher Military Academy graduation badge - later
The later (and final) version of the military commissioning school badge shown above.
Price: $20
83. Old Navy officer cockade "parts"
Three piece rosette/emblem, heavily tarnished gilt. Tarnished embroidered wreath, "probably" originally gilt.
Price: $30
87. M-1959 Navy officer cap emblem
Emblem with rare mixed construction. Early M-1959 brass and hot enamel rosette/star, aluminum anchor/rope, and gilt metallic embroidered wreath.
Price: $35
88. 1970s/1980s Navy officer gilt aluminum emblem
Standard Soviet Navy officer's cap badge from the 1960s until end of USSR. Gilt aluminum with white/red cold resin. separate anchor pinned through body.
Price: $10
89. 1960s/1970s Navy officer silver aluminum emblem
Silver (undyed aluminum) emblem worn by Navy technical and administrative officers until eliminated in favor of all gilt emblems in 1975.
Price: $15
90. Navy officer embroidered wreath for cap emblem
Gilt embroidered Navy officer wreath.
Price: $15
91. Navy officer cockade center of cap emblem
All gilt aluminum. Either worn separately on pilotkas (although not standard) or attached to appropriate wreath for wear on visor caps.
Price: $5
92. Naval Infantry beret emblem
One-piece aluminum naval infantry emblem worn on black berets. Black background with resin-colored star.
Price: $20
93. RARE Naval Infantry two-piece beret emblem
Two-piece aluminum naval infantry emblem worn on black berets. Separate black painted oval with standard Red Star cockade pinned through it.
Price: $40
RESERVED - GL
94. RARE two-piece M-1969 conscript dress cap emblem
First version of the M-1969 dress emblem intended for conscripts. Separate wreath and star components. Replaced within a year with cheaper one-piece version.
Price: $30
95. RARE two-piece M-1969 conscript dress cap emblem
First version of the M-1969 dress emblem intended for conscripts. Separate wreath and star components. Replaced within a year with cheaper one-piece version.
Price: $30
96. RARE M-1951 Army VOSO (Military Communications)cap crown emblem - operations staff
Stamped brass "winged wheel" emblem worn on the crown of VOSO operational staff caps.
Price: $50
97. VERY RARE M-1971 Army VOSO (Military Communications)cap crown emblem - engineering staff
Stamped brass "winged wheel" silvered emblem worn on the crown of VOSO engineering/technical officer caps.
Price: $65
98. Set of three Soviet Navy academy shoulderboard anchors
Three gilt aluminum anchors (one large and two smaller) for use on Navy academy cadets' shoulderboards. Large one was intended for full-size pogoni such as worn on overcoats while the two smaller ones were intended for the smaller pogoni used on jumpers.
Price: $15(for all three anchors)
99. Navy academy cadet shoulderboard anchors
One pair of silver (undyed) aluminum anchors worn on shoulderboards of cadets at Navy commissioning academies. Silver color denotes cadets specializing in technical or administrative specialties.
As worn until 1975 when all silver Navy emblems were converted to gilt.
Price: $10
100. Navy "dembel" dress beskozirka emblem
A definitive example of a "demobilization" beskozirka emblem, modified by the owner to "fancy up" his uniform for his trip back home after serving his conscript service.
Consists of a M-1969 rank and file, dress gilt aluminum emblem with white painted leaves, with a superimposed Navy cadet anchor and a black and white paper cutout background. A very nice example of this
military "folk art."Price: $25
101. RARE Two-piece M-1945 Air Force officer cap emblem
AF officer band emblem worn in 1945 as alternative to "official" officer emblem. Shown in period photos, including at the 1945 Victory Parade. Brass wreath with separate M-1939/1945 metallic hot enameled 34mm star pinned through circular opening in wreath.
Authentic versions (which this one almost certainly is) are rare and necessary in any collection showing evolution of Air Force cockades.Price: $75
102. RARE Two-piece M-1949 Air Force officer cap emblem
Model 1949 Air Force officer band emblem. Two piece; stamped brass wreath with brass and hot enamel center cockade. Smaller size cockade (both 22mm and 25mm existed simultaneously in service, although smaller size was first produced as early as 1947).Price: $65
103. RARE Two-piece M-1949 Air Force officer cap emblem (2nd)
Another example of a Model 1949 Air Force officer band emblem. Two piece; stamped brass wreath with brass and hot enamel center cockade. Smaller size cockade (both 22mm and 25mm existed simultaneously in service, although smaller size was first produced as early as 1947).Price: $65
104. RARE M-1949 center cockade for Air Force officer cap emblem
Model 1949 Air Force officer cockade, in brass and hot enamels. Could be combined with brass wreath to form a complete M-1949 band emblem. Larger size associated with early 1950s production.
Price: $65
105.RARE M-1949 crown wings for Air Force officer cap
Very rare first metal version of Air Force officer wings worn on service/dress cap. All brass, with separately soldered "V" on back to hold separately stamped star.
Price: $75
107. Interim model 1952? crown wings for Air Force officer cap
All brass version with separately stamped star, attached by "spot-soldering" tabs created at base of bottom two star arms to wings. Unusual clasp attachment as well.
Little information on this version exists, which may indicate prototype status. It may also be of Hungarian origin.
Price: $30
108. Two-piece Air Force officer cap emblem
M-1955 Air Force officer's service emblem, in gilt aluminum. Two piece, dating from the 1960s.
Price: $15
109. Two-piece Air Force officer cap emblem
M-1955 Air Force officer's service emblem, in gilt aluminum. Two piece, dating from the 1960s.
Price: $15
111. Back plate for Air Force officer cap emblem
Backplate for M-1955 Air Force officer's service emblem. In gilt aluminum.
Price: $10
112. Two-piece General of Air Force cap emblem
M-1955 Air Force service emblem for general ranks. In gilt aluminum, including the background on the center cockade. Two piece, dating from the 1960s/1970s.
Price: $55
RESERVED - Maris P.
113. M-1955 officer parade/dress cap emblem - early version
M-1955 Army/Air Force officer's two-piece cap emblem as worn on the M-1955 "Zhukov" dress uniforms. This version is all in brass and hot enamels - indicating production
from 1955-1957, before composition was changed to aluminum. Rather complex system of clasps on back. A beautiful example of this emblem.
Price: $50
114. M-1955 officer parade/dress cap emblem - late version
M-1955 Army/Air Force officer's two-piece cap emblem as worn on the M-1955 "Zhukov" dress uniforms. This version is all in gilt aluminum - indicating production in 1958, the last year the Zhukov dress uniform
remained in service. Previously, this emblem was in brass. Clasps on back also reduced in number and simplified.
Price: $40
115. M-1955 officer cap cockade - early version
M-1955 Army/Air Force officer's one piece brass and hot enamel cockade. Brass was only in use from 1955 into 1958 when material was switched to cheaper aluminum.
Price: $25
116. M-1955 officer cap cockades - field
M-1955 Army/Air Force officer's field cockade, as worn on pilotkas and field caps. In aluminum, painted green/khaki. Three available, indicate which is desired when ordering.
Price: $15 each or $35 for all three.
117. RARE M-1955 officer field cap cockade - in plastic
A seldom encountered version of the M-1955 officers' field cockade, in molded plastic. Has a screw and "plate" attachment on the back.
Price: $35
118. M-1955 Generals cap cockade
M-1955 Army/Air Force general's one piece aluminum cockade. Backing behind star is gilt, not white as in lesser-ranked officers, and the star is a separate piece, rivetted to back (whereas regular officer aluminum cockades were cast in a single piece).
Price: $40
RESERVED - Michael P. (Switz)
119. RARE early 1930s Red Star cockades
Single piece non-metallic (brass) star with red hot enamel. 34mm in size, used before more complex M-1936 versions became standard. Rarely seen version of Red Star.
I also have one metallic version of this star, a less-common form of an early 1930s star.
Price: $30 each ($20 for one with broken clasps)
120. RARE M-1936 Red Star cockades
Two piece metallic star with separately attached hammer/sickle and in red hot enamel. 34mm in size. The most sought-after form of red star. Two have one side of clasp broken but remaining side enables mounting to cap.
Price: $50 each
121. M-1936 Red Star cockades for pilotka
Single piece M-1936/1939 metallic 24mm star for wear on pilotkas and Suvorov military school caps.
Price: $30 each
123. Wartime Star cockades for pilotka
Single piece non-metallic 24mm star for wear on pilotkas and field caps.Price: $15 each
124. Wartime Star sew-on cockade for pilotka
Single piece non-metallic 24mm star for wear on pilotkas and field caps. Has holes punched for sewing onto pilotkas instead of clasps.Price: $15
125. M-1945/1947 Red Star cockades
Single piece metallic, 34mm in size. Hot red enamel. Form established in 1945 and re-instituted in 1947 (impossible to distinguish between them).
Price: $30
126. M-1945/1947 Red Star cockades for pilotkas
Single piece metallic, 24mm in size. Hot red enamel. Form established in 1945 and re-instituted in 1947 (impossible to distinguish between them).
Price: $25
127. M-1953 Red Star cockades
Single piece metallic, 34mm in size. Hot red enamel. Arms broader at base than M-1947 (which it replaced).
Price: $12
209. M-1963 Soviet Army Furazhka Stars
Model 1953 gilt aluminum and cold enamel 32mm diameter stars; worn by conscripts on furazhki from 1963 until 1969. Also worn on the winter ushanka and the hot weather "panama" hat.
Price: $5 each
128. Post-war field cockades (set of three)
Single piece metallic, one each 24mm and 34mm painted in dark green. Rusted version goes free to buyer of the 34mm star.
Price: $20
210. RARE M-1965 Militia officer's dress cockade
Rare aluminum cockade established for militia officers from 1965 to 1969. Undyed aluminium for a silver finish with a separated riveted gilt centerpiece.
Price: $40
211. RARE M-1965 Militia officer's dress cockade (second)
Rare aluminum cockade established for militia officers from 1965 to 1969. Undyed aluminium for a silver finish with a separated riveted gilt centerpiece.
Price: $40
130. Aeroflot cap emblem - early two piece brass version
Very nicely manufactured cap band emblem dating from 1947. Blue enamel background on the rosette portion is missing. Clasp on back is connected through the rosette to the winged propeller emblem.
This is probably a repaired wire clasp but is very firmly fixed so it would pose no problem in mounting on a cap.
Price: $30
131. M-1965 Aeroflot wings
Gilt aluminum Aeroflot cap wings; worn on crown of caps by flight crew. Intact clasp on back. Dates from the 1970s.
Price: $10 each (two available)
132. Aeroflot cap band emblem - technical/administrative staff
Silver (undyed) aluminum cap emblem, model 1965. One-piece casting with light blue background behind propeller. Worn by enginnering staff and non-flight personnel.
Price: $15
135. RSFSR Motor Transport Ministry cap emblem
Model 1979 cap band emblem for staff of the RSFSR Ministry of Motor Transport. One piece, gilt aluminum with blue paint background.
Price: $15
136. RSFSR Motor Transport Ministry uniform badge pins
Model 1979 badge for staff of the RSFSR Ministry of Motor Transport. One piece, gilt aluminum with blue paint background. Pin back for attachment to tunic although
can also be used for a cap crown emblem.
Price: $5 each (3 available)
137. Ukrainian SSR Motor Transport Ministry cap crown emblem
Model 1969 emblem worn on crown of caps of Ukrainian SSR Ministry of Motor Transport staff. Aluminum.
Repaired wire clasp on back with one mounting wire.
Price: $8
138. RSFSR Motor Transport Ministry cap emblem
Model 1969 emblem worn on crown of brown caps of RSFSR Ministry of Motor Transport staff. Gilt aluminum.
Price: $20
139. RARE Ukrainian Motor Transport Ministry cap crown emblem for highest staff
Model 1986 crown emblem authorized to highest staff (general-equiv) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Motor Transport staff. Gilt metallic embroidery.
Price: $45
143. Professional and Volunteer Fire Protection cap emblem
Gilt aluminum emblem, late model dating from mid-1960s through 1991.
Price: $10 (two available)
144. Professional and Volunteer Fire Protection cap emblem
Brass emblem, dating from 1950s to mid-1960s. Same design as on previous entry.
Price: $20
145. Professional and Volunteer Fire Protection cap emblem - first M-1936 version
First version of the fire protection cap emblem, created in 1936. Two piece brass construct with blue hot enamel background. Beautiful example of 1930s Soviet emblem manufacture.
Price: $30
146. Forestry senior/highest staff cap crown rosette
Gilt aluminum rosette with green background as worn by senior and highest Forestry staff indicating completion of higher forestry training/education. Dates from 1960s.
Price: $30
147. Forestry junior staff cap emblem
Brass stamping depicting Forestry emblem; dating from 1950s, before aluminum became standard. Worn by junior command staff.
Price: $25
148. Forestry middle or senior staff cap emblem - early version
Rarely seen heavy brass version of 1960s design unique to Forestry middle and senior staff (officer equivalent). One piece. Green paint background. Normally only found in aluminum.
Price: $40
149. RARE Honorary Miner cap emblem
Gilt aluminum honorary miner cap emblem; quite rare
Price: $50
152. Militarized Mining and Gas Rescue cap emblem - various mining ministries
This basic crossed hammers emblem was phased out of mainstream mining ministries (such as Coal) by the 1960s. However, some rescue units (such as those of Chemical and Oil)
continued to wear them. The gilt aluminum construction of this emblem dates from the 1970s/1980s.
Price: $10
153. Coal Mining cap emblem
This emblem, being stamped from brass, can be traced to Coal Mining staff (as well as a few other organizations) of the late 1940s and 1950s. This emblem was also
used at times by mining rescue units and even honorary miners before 1966.
Price: $25
154. M-1971 Ministry of Communications cap crown emblem
Cap crown emblem introduced in 1971 for Ministry of Communications (including Post Office) staff. Aluminum with gilt finish with dark blue background.
Price: $15 each (one available)
155. M-1948 Ministry of Communications cap emblem - rare cast brass variant
Cap emblem first introduced in 1948 and used as both crown and band emblem until 1971. This is an unusual early cast variant, whereas most brass versions were thinner stamped models.
Price: $25
156. -1948 Ministry of Communications cap emblem
Cap emblem first introduced in 1948 and used as both crown and band emblem until 1971. Stamped brass probably from the 1950s.
Price: $20
157. M-1948 Ministry of Communications cap cockade
Cap cockade first introduced in 1948 as band emblem until 1971. Stamped brass dating from 1956 (due to number of republics shown). Hot red enamel star. Some damage to clasps on back
Price: $30
158. M-1948 Ministry of Communications cap cockade (second version)
Cap cockade first introduced in 1948 as band emblem until 1971. Stamped brass dating from 1956 (due to number of republics shown). Hot red enamel star.
Price: $40
159. M-1954 Procuracy cap cockade
Model 1954 procuracy cap cockade. Early two-piece brass and hot red enamel construct.
Price: $50
160. RSFSR PTO trade school cap emblems
Model 1975 trade school (PTO) cap emblem set. Gilt aluminum with blue backgrounds.
Price: $15 (for set of two); $5 for single emblem
161. Mining staff cap crown rosette
One piece aluminum rosette worn by senior mining staff from various mining-related ministries. Gilt wit black background.
Price: $20
162. Railways' cap band emblems (1943-1963)
One of six
Two of six
Three of six
Four of six
Five of six
Six of six
One piece brass emblem with crossed hammer and wrench of Railways staff worn between 1943 and 1963. Five examples to choose from - all brass, some with nickle plating remaining (NOTE: all these were to be nickel coated, but it was so thin it rubbed off very easily).
Identify which one of six you want.Price: $15 each
163. Model 1979 Railways cap crown wings
One piece gilt aluminum wings; M-1979 version (last type used in Soviet era).
Price: $10
164. Model 1972 Railways cap crown wings
One piece gilt aluminum wings; M-1972 version.
Price: $12 each (two available)
165. Model 1963 Railways cap crown wings
One piece undyed (silver) aluminum wings; M-1963 version. One clasp broken on back.
Price: $15
166. Model 1963/1979 Railways jacket pins
One piece aluminum wings; silver M-1963 version and gilt M-1979 version. Pin-back for wear on jacket. Sold as a set of two.
Price: $15 for both
167. Model 1963 Railways junior/middle staff cap emblem (1 of 2)
One piece undyed (silver) aluminum M-1963 Railways cap emblem.
Price: $20
168. Model 1963 Railways junior/middle staff cap emblem (2 of 2)
One piece undyed (silver) aluminum M-1963 Railways cap emblem. Repaired mounting clasp on back.
Price: $20
169. Model 1972 Railways junior/middle staff cap emblem
One piece gilt aluminum M-1972 Railways cap emblem. Green background.
Price: $20
170. RARE Model 1963 Railways senior staff embroidered cap emblem
Silver-embroidered Railways M-1963 cap emblem only authorized to senior Railways staff (field officer equivalent). One small section appearing white in photo is where the silver
wire has pulled away from the white silk thread core. A great visualization of how this type metallic embroidery was done.
Price: $45
171. RARE Model 1972 Railways highest staff cap emblem
Two piece emblem as worn by highest Railways staff from 1972 to 1979. Consists of center gilt aluminum cockade pinned through black backing with gilt metallic embroidered wreath.
With original sales paper on back. A lovely and rare item!
Price: $100
172. RARE Model 1972 Railways highest staff cap center cockade
The center cockade worn by RR highest staff on their wreathed emblem (as shown previously).
Price: $35
173. RARE Model 1979 Railways highest staff cap emblem
Two piece emblem as worn by highest Railways staff from 1979 to 1991. Complete but unassembled. Consists of center gilt aluminum cockade (note different shape from M-1972 version) along with gilt embroidered wreath on a black cloth backing (which would then be sewed or pinned to the cap band).
With original sales paper on back. Another lovely and rare item!
Price: $90
174. Model 1978 Militarized security (VOKhR) cockade
Single piece cockade established for departmental VOKhR in 1978. Gilt aluminum with red star.
Price: $10
175. Model 1978 Militarized security (VOKhR) cockade (silver variant)
Two piece cockade established for departmental VOKhR in 1978. Undyed (silver) aluminum with red star. Likely an item pulled off production line before anodyzing process and then with red resin applied.
Price: $10
176. Model 1961 Militarized security (VOKhR) cockade
Two-piece cockade established for departmental VOKhR in 1961 (the first such cockade established for these organizations). Nickle-plated brass with hot red enamel.
Very well made item.
Price: $25
177. Prototype Militarized security (VOKhR) cockade
Single piece aluminum cockade proposed for use by departmental VOKhR in the last couple of years of the USSR. Never adopted.
Price: $15
178. Kazakhstan Officer Parade Cockade
Single piece, gilt aluminum emblem introduced for Kazakh Army officers for wear on their parade caps.
Price: $35
179. Ukrainian officer cap emblem - early form
One-piece, gilt aluminum band emblem for Ukrainian Army officers. Early form.Price: $10
180. Ukrainian officer subdued field cap emblem - early form
One-piece, aluminum band emblem for Ukrainian Army officers' field caps. Painted khaki. Early form.Price: $10
181. Ukrainian rank and file cap emblem - early form
One-piece, gilt aluminum band emblem for Ukrainian Army conscripts/rank and file. Nicely done, early form.Price: $10
182. Ukrainian rank and file cap emblem - early variant
One-piece, gilt aluminum band emblem for Ukrainian Army conscripts/rank and file. Nicely done, early form.Price: $8
183. Ukrainian rank and file cap dress emblem - early variant
One-piece, gilt aluminum band emblem for Ukrainian Army conscripts/rank and file for wear on dress cap.Price: $10
186. Model 1994 Russian Army/Air Force officer's cap emblem
Single piece, gilt aluminum emblem introduced for Russian Army and Air Force officers in 1994 - the first pattern selected for the "new" Russian military of the time.
Price: $15
187. Early Russian militia (police) cap emblem
Single piece, gilt aluminum emblem introduced for the Russian militia in the early 1990s. Price: $15
188. Model 1994 Russian Navy officer's cap emblem
Two-piece, gilt aluminum emblem introduced for Russian Navy officers in 1994 - the first pattern selected for the "new" Russian Navy of the time. The anchor is a separate piece, pinned through the wreath.
Price: $15
189. Model 1994 Russian Navy rank and file cap emblem
Two-piece, gilt aluminum emblem introduced for Russian Navy junior personnel in 1994 - the first pattern selected for the "new" Russian Navy of the time. The anchor is a separate piece, pinned through the wreath.
Price: $10
190. M-1994 Russian Militarized Mining and Gas Rescue cap emblem
Often mis-identified, this is a post-Soviet Russian mine rescue staff cap emblem. One piece, gilt aluminum.
Price: $10
191. One-piece Soviet Air Force officer service emblem
Gilt aluminum one-piece emblem. Intact clasps on back. Dates from 1970s or 80s.
Price: $10 each (one still available)
192. Soviet Air Force cap wings
Gilt aluminum one-piece emblem worn on crown of Air Force caps. Intact clasps on back. Probably dates from 1980s.
Price: $5
193. M-1969 Soviet conscript parade cap emblem
Gilt aluminum one-piece emblem with red cold enamel. Intact clasps on back. Top one sold; only bottom one available.
Price: $10
194. M-1969 Soviet officer parade cap emblem
Gilt aluminum one-piece emblem with red/white cold enamel. Intact clasps on back. Two available.
Price: $12 each
195. Soviet Navy Officer cap emblem
Two-piece gilt aluminum emblem with cold enamel highlights. Anchor attached separately. Two sets of intact clasps on back of each. Worn on all classes of officer visor caps from late 1950s through 1991.
Color difference due to differing anodyzing exposure.
Price: $15 each (two available)
196. Soviet Technical School Student cap emblem
One-piece gilt aluminum cockade with cold enamel background. Intact clasps on back. Worn by students at PTOs (technical schools) on band of visor cap. Usually worn in association
with PTO wings shown next.
Price: $10
197. Soviet Technical School Student cap wings
One-piece gilt aluminum cockade with cold enamel background. Intact clasps on back. Worn by students at PTOs (technical schools) on crown of visor cap. Usually worn in association
with PTO emblem shown previously.
Price: $10
200. Soviet Professional Firefighter's cap emblem
One-piece gilt aluminum emblem. Intact clasps on back. Three variants - as can be seen on reverse image. Worn on all-black wool visor cap.
Price: $10 each (two available)
201. Soviet Fisheries cap emblem - junior rank
One-piece gilt aluminum emblem with cold enamel. Worn on visor caps of junior personnel of the Soviet Fisheries Ministry. Intact clasps on back.
Price: $10
202. M-1969 Soviet Militia cap cockade
One-piece gilt aluminum emblem with cold enamel. Intact clasps on back. Worn by Militia personnel from 1969 until 1977.
Price: $15
203. M-1977 Soviet Militia cap cockade
One-piece gilt aluminum emblem with cold enamel. Intact clasps on back. Worn by Militia personnel from 1977 until 1991.
Price: $10 each (four available)
204. Rare M-1949 Railways VOKhR Cockade
Original brass and hot enamel cockade worn by VOKhR (militarized security) personnel assigned to protecting the Railways from 1949 until approx. 1961.
Price: $40.
205. M-1961/1965 Departmental VOKhR cap cockade
Two-part nickle-plated tombac cockade with hot red enamel. Intact clasps on back.
Price: $20
206. M-1969 Departmental VOKhR cap cockade
Two-part gilt aluminum cockade with cold red enamel. Intact clasps on back. Worn on band of visor caps from 1969 until new design appeared in 1978.
Price: $12
207. M-1978 Departmental VOKhR cap cockade
One-piece gilt aluminum cockade with cold red enamel. Intact clasps on back. Worn on band of visor caps from 1978 through 1991.
Price: $5 each (three available)
208. Soviet Railways and Technical School cap emblem
One-piece brass (top two) and aluminum emblem (bottom) depicting crossed hammer and wrench. Top two worn by junior Railways officials on band of visor caps from WW2 until 1963; one silvered and one in plain brass. Intact clasps on back.
Botton "fold-up" piece worn by students at technical schools until the later 1970s.
Price: $15 each for top two brass versions; $10 for bottom aluminum version.
Brass Airborne beret flash
Locally made brass and plastic (the colored bits) flash for wear on the airborne beret. This was done by a demobilized soldier as part of his "demel" uniform. Very well made.
Price: $20
Soviet School graduation badges
One-piece aluminum and cold enamel badges awarded to graduates of bachelor-level schools of Aeroflot and Railways.
Price: $15 each (NOTE: only Railways still available)
MVD Interior Troops' "Outstanding Service" badge
Badge awarded for outstanding service with the MVD Interior Troops (VV). Early version of badge with "ВВМООП." Aluminum with screwback.Price: $20.
Gilt filigree officer cords
Filigree cords worn by officers below the rank of general. Gilded metal wire surrounding silk thread core. Worn throughout the post-war period. These are "like new," most with a somewhat "bronzy" color.
Price: $10 each
Aged gilt filigree officer cords
Filigree cords worn by officers below the rank of general. Gilded metal wire (gold on copper) surrounding silk thread core. Worn throughout the post-war period. These show some tarnish and "age,"
as the thin gold coating wore off. Excellent for mounting on older officer caps. Tell me which one (top to bottom) you want since each vary somewhat.
Price: $10 each
top one sold
Silk officer cords
Yellow silk thread cords intended as a cheap replacement for the wire filigree cords shown above. Appeared in the late 1980s but did not become popular until the mid-1990s.
Augmented but never replaced the metal cords in service. Commonly found on post 1990 civilian caps. Nice to have in collection as comparison to standard metal filigree cords.
Some variation - indicate which one you want (from top to bottom).
Price: $7.50 each
Chinstraps - 1960s and 1970s
The most common form of chinstrap encountered. Consists of a cloth backing coated with plastic. Still referred to as "oilcloth" due to the similar construction process, even
though no oils are used on it. This style existed in the 1960s into the 1980s. Slides are often glued. Three available.
Price: $7.50 each
Chinstraps - 1980s
Last version of the black chinstrap used in Soviet times. These are all-plastic, rather than being plastic-covered fabric. Slides are glued.
Price: $5 each
Chinstraps - khaki field cap
Two versions of the green chinstrap introduced for the M-1958 officer's field cap. The top one is a very early version made of oilcloth; the bottom one is from the 1960s/1970s with a plastic coating over
dark green fabric.
Price: Top one is $25; bottom one is $15
M-1953 Soviet Army Furazhka Stars
Original model 1953 bimetal and hot enamel stars; worn by conscripts on furazhki from 1953 to the late 1950s/early 1960s (when they were supplanted by aluminum).
Also known as "wide beam" stars. Excellent condition. Multiples available.
Price: $15 each
M-1963 Soviet Army Furazhka Stars
Aluminum version introduced in 1963; replacing the M1953. 34mm diameter. Worn by conscripts on furazhki from 1963 until 1969 and on the uschanka fur hat through 1991.
Excellent condition. Multiples available.
Price: $5 each
Set of five Soviet medal hangers - all sizes
Set of five medal hangers made of aluminum: single, double, triple, five and 7 piece.
Price: $20
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Post-1991 Russian Badges and Accessories
Russian Honor Guard cap badge
Modeled after the Soviet KGB Kremlin honor guard cap badge; the Russian version shown here is very similar; only slightly larger and with a pebbled texture vice smooth on the gilt badge rays.
Price: $15
Various sleeve patches for Russian Border Guards
Identify patch type (identified in white) when ordering.Price: $5 each or all for $20
Early sleeve patch for General Purpose Forces (top) and breast patch for Airborne Troops
Identify "top" or "bottom" patch when ordering.Price: $5 for set of two.
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East German (DDR) Uniform Accessories
Misc East German cuff titles - sold individually
Two different cuff titles being sold individually.Price: $5 for Grenztruppen; $10 for Ensemble (Zivilverteidigung is sold).
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Soviet Buttons
Small size (14mm) general-grade buttons with great seal of USSR
All aluminum, gilt buttons for generals and certin civilian ministries such as Finance and Courts. Stamped on back with date of manufacture.
Designed for shirts, shoulderboards and caps.
Price: $1 per button.
Large size Communications Ministry buttons
Older all-brass (heavy one-piece) and/or newer gilt aluminum-topped buttons with hammer/sickle with lightning bolt used by the Communications Ministry (postal). Indicate which type you prefer.
Price: Aluminum topped - 50 cents each; brass - $1 each.
Small size (14mm) "Army" all-brass buttons - type D
Very well-made all brass buttons from the early 1950s. Dated on back with maker marks. With star and hammer/sickle for officers and soldiers. Designed for shirts, shoulderboards and caps.
Price: 75 cents per button.
Small size (14mm) "Army" aluminum buttons - type E
Later aluminum buttons with star and hammer/sickle for officers and soldiers. Designed for shirts, shoulderboards and caps.
These are undated - but are from the late 1980s.
Price: 25 cents per button.
Various small size (14mm) buttons
Shown here are ten different types of small buttons which I have for sale in small quantities; which can be used on appropriate caps. Included at the end are green and wartime black Army buttons.
The others are from different Governmental departments - some of which are quite rare.
Price: Send me an email asking for the type and number you are interested in.
M-1948 Soviet Army Furazhka Buttons
Original model 1948 brass-topped iron/steel buttons with integral clasps for attaching chinstraps and cords to furazhki bands. All furazhki worn during the late 1940s until the mid-late 1960s should have these style buttons.
Multiples available; sold as pairs.
Price: $8 a pair.
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