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Soviets in Afghanistan
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Medal for Valor, Type 2 Var. 3 (unnumbered Cold War version), late 1940s - early
1990s. Unlike the Combat Service Medal, Valor Medal (aka Medal for Bravery) was
never issued simply for length of service. During the 1980s, quite a few of them
were awarded for service in Afghanistan. EXC condition; includes original brass
suspension.
Document for the Distinguished Military Service Medal, 2nd cl. awarded in 1988 to
an Airborne Corporal, likely for service in Afghanistan. EXC condition.
Medal "From the Grateful Afghan People", 1980s. Awarded to all Soviet soldiers
upon completion of their tour of duty in Afghanistan. EXC condition.
For other awards issued by Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, please visit our category
"Orders and Medals of Communist Afghanistan" (under "Communist Countries").
Unissued award certificate for the Warrior Internationalist badge, printed in
1988. Comes complete with the large red folder. Shows facsimile signature of
Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.
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").
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").
Badge for Selfless Combat Effort, Turkestan Military District, 1980s. Excellent condition.
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.
Military Officer Rain Cape w. Hood, dated 1986. Made in durable rubberized
fabric, lighter and more water-proof than a typical Soviet EM's plashch-
palatka. Excellent condition, apparently never used.
Camouflage Visor Hat of KGB Border Guard, Airborne, and Special Forces, dated
1984. Size 57. A very uncommon piece from the Soviet Afghan War period in
used but excellent condition.
Classic Soviet Army "Afghanka" Field Cap, dated 1986. Size 58 (US size 7 ¼ /
Large). Unissued, in near mint condition. The cap became famous during the
occupation of Afghanistan where it was synonymous with the Soviet fighting man.
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.
Hat Badge of Presidential Guard of President Najibullah, 1989-92. Extremely scarce
item used for a short time by the elite force protecting the president after the
Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan Excellent condition.
M 1941 Red Army field badge for a side cap, heavy, painted olive drab.
SVD Dragunov sniper rifle canvas cover, dated 1976. About 46" lengthwise,
54" folded. This piece from the early stage of the Soviet war in Afghanistan is
in unused VG / EXC condition.