Militaria Autumn Auction 2022
By Valkyrie Historical Auctions
Nov 19, 2022
Mesa, AZ, United States

LOT 71:

Russian WW2 Distinguished Tank Badge - Exemplary Tanker. Badges of an exemplary soldier These badges ...

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$ 50
Estimated price :
$150 - $180
Buyer's Premium: 25%
Auction took place on Nov 19, 2022 at Valkyrie Historical Auctions
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Russian WW2 Distinguished Tank Badge - Exemplary Tanker.

Badges of an exemplary soldier
These badges were introduced to distinguish dynamic, agile and politically motivated soldiers.The first badges appeared in 1921. They underwent gradual changes until the final formula was established on May 21, 1942.
At the end of the war, there were 24 types of these badges.
In order to receive one of them, a soldier had to prove himself politically and militarily during training and then on the front. Badges were awarded to privates and officers and entered into the military record book.

Made with Brass (non-magnetic) and red enamel badge 4.6cm x 3,7cm badge complete with screw post back and cap (magnetic).

Weight: 17,06 g

The screw post and the cap still attaches properly.
The cap signed by the manufacturer.

Shows verdigris but the coloring of the enamel is nice.

VERY IMPORTANT !!!
Shipping from our office in Europe.
Condition: As in the attached photos.

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