Soviets in Afghanistan
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Afghan Medal for Valor, 1980s. Outstanding condition; includes scarce regulation
ribbon.
For other awards issued by Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, please visit our category
"Orders and Medals of Communist Afghanistan" (under "Communist Countries").
Medal for Faithfulness, 1982-1992. German silver, copper
plating. Nice, typically Soviet artwork in high relief.
For other awards issued by Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, please visit our category
"Orders and Medals of Communist Afghanistan" (under "Communist Countries").
Afghanistan, Medal for Protecting the Borders, 1980s. In superb condition, very
uncommon for this award. Includes scarce original ribbon.
For other awards issued by Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, please visit our category
"Orders and Medals of Communist Afghanistan" (under "Communist Countries").
Combined Arms Specialist Badge (for officers), 2nd cl., 1960s-
80s.
To see other badges awarded by the Soviet Military, please visit our category "Soviet Army Badges Cold War Era" (under "Soviet Badges").
GRU Spetsnaz Winter Uniform, dated 1977 / 76. Includes heavy tunic in olive
drab with additional separate button-in padded liner and tsygeika lamb fur collar,
plus matching pair of pants, also with detachable liner. Size 52-5 (Medium /
Large). This is a rare, very early issue of the winter uniform which was later
modified to become a well known Afghanka. Both the jacket and pants are in
superb unissued condition, with manufacturer's tags.
Syriyka Field Cap for desert climates, early model with very small visor, dated
1979. Originally used by Soviet advisors in Syria - hence its unofficial
nickname - this cap was later adopted by the Soviet Army for various places with
desert terrain including Afghanistan. Size 56 (US 7, Medium); unissued near mint
condition.






