Russian Air Force and Paratrooper Badges
(1992-2002)

 

 

Badges of the Russian Air Services

This section covers one of the many badges that were awarded to members of the Russian Air Force and Paratroopers.  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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Soldier-Sportsman Badges (1995) (1)

These badges were established in 1995 and awarded to soldiers for excellence in physical conditioning and sports activities.  They replaced the earlier 1964 pattern Soviet badges which had been worn well into 1994.  Like their Soviet counterparts, they came in three classes and was worn by both soldiers, airmen, and sailors.  They are screw back badges made of aluminum and colored enamel.
Master Sportsman 1st Class Soldier-Sportsman 2nd Class Soldier-Sportsman

 

 

Officer Qualification Badges (1994) (1)

These badges were formally established in 1994 and are worn by officers.  They replaced the earlier Soviet 1961 pattern badges that were used until 1993.  They fasten to the uniform by means of a screw back fastener.
Master Specialist 1st Class Specialist
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Second Class Specialist Third Class Specialist

   

 

Enlisted Specialist Badges (1994) (1)

This badge was formally established in 1994, and replaced the 1989 Soviet enlisted badges.  It is worn by enlisted personnel, sergeants, soldiers, and sailors.  It replaced the earlier Soviet pattern badges in use until 1993.  It fastens to the uniform by means of two pins.
Master Specialist 1st Class Specialist
Second Class Specialist Third Class Specialist

 

Works Cited

(1) Prilutskaya, N. V. and N. L. Kortunova, ВОЕННАЯ ОДЕЖДА ВООРУЖЕННЫХ СИЛ СССР И РОССИИ (1917-1990), Moscow: Military Publishing, 1999. Print.