Soviet Navy and Naval Infantry Badges (1979-1991) |
Late Period Soviet Naval Badges This section covers some of the many badges that were awarded to members of the Soviet Navy and Naval Infantry during the Afghanistan war period. In each case we will attempt to give a full history of each badge when possible, and a general description at the very least. The selection of badges we have to view is listed below. |
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'For Long
Voyage' Badges (1976) These badges were issued to sailors who served on ships or submarines making long voyages. They replaced the earlier brass and enamel 1961 long voyage badges. Soviet sailors often nicknamed these badges 'the shovel'. They are made of aluminum and multicolored enamel. Some factory variations have also been seen, usually in the enamel work as in the examples below. The badges are fastened to the uniform by means of a screw back fastener. |
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Ship Variant (Front) |
Ship Variant (Back) |
Submarine Variant (Front) | Submarine Variant (Back) |
Excellent Sportsman
Badge (1964) These badges were established in 1964 and awarded to soldiers for excellence in physical conditioning and sports activities. It came in three classes and was worn by both soldiers, airmen, and sailors. They are screw back badges made of aluminum, white paint, and colored enamel. They were replaced in 1994 by a new series of Russian badges. |
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First Class Badge | Second Class Badge | Third Class Badge |
Nakhimov Navy Cadet School Graduation Badge (1958) This badge was established in 1958 by Prikaz #179 of the
USSR Ministry of Defense on 24 September. The badge is made of
brass and enamel and was given to all
graduates of the Nakhimov schools. |
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Excellence in Service
Badges (1957) This badge was awarded to sailors for excellent service. It was made of aluminum and enamel. The Navy badge says - Excellence in VMF (Troops of Fleet). |
Works Cited (1) Borisov, V.A., НАГРУДНЫЕ ЗНАКИ СОВЕТСКИХ ВООРУЖЕННЫХ СИЛ 1918-1991, St. Petersburg: FARN, 1994. Print. (2) Stepanov, A. Encyclopedia of Soviet Militaria - Soviet Arm Badges 1920-91 (I), Moscow: Zeughaus, 1999. Print. |