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Soviets in Afghanistan
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Order for Service to the Homeland in the Soviet Armed Forces,
3rd cl., #80445, awarded in May 1987 to a navigator of an AN-
12 transport airplane for exemplary service in Afghanistan. He
took part in combat operations in many areas including Khost,
Herat, Kunduz and Kandahar. On at least one occasion, he saved
his crew and machine by detecting a rocket fired at his
airplane upon takeoff and directing the evasive
countermeasures. The order is in near mint condition. Comes
with a photocopy of the award record card and award
recommendation.
Medal "From the Grateful Afghan People". In excellent
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 large red folder
with gold lettering on the front cover. Shows facsimile
signature of Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.
Afghan Medal for Valor, 1980s. In outstanding condition and
includes scarce regulation ribbon. The medal was awarded for
bravery to both Afghan and Soviet troops.
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").
60th Anniversary of the Moskovskiy Border Guard Unit,
commemorative badge, 1992. Part of the former Soviet Central
Asian Border Guard District (KSAPO), this unit remained on the
Tajik-Afghan border following the dissolution of the USSR and
was constantly engaged in action against infiltrating Muslim
militants and narcotics smugglers. Although a post-USSR issue,
the badge is very much Soviet in its design and execution.
M 1982 "Afganka" two-piece combat uniform, 1980s.
Includes Extra Small size (US size 36) jacket and pants. In
mint
unissued 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.
KGB Border Guard / Spetsnaz Camouflage Winter Uniform,
dated 1987. Includes heavy tunic in "Computer"
camouflage pattern with additional separate button-in padded
liner, plus matching pair of pants with suspenders, also with
detachable
liner. Well above the usual quality standards of most Soviet
Uniforms. Medium size, Russian 50-4. Scarce matching set in
mint unissued condition.
Army field cap in olive drab cotton material, dated 1988.
This model was widely used by Soviet servicemen in
Afghanistan. Size 55 (US 6 7/8, Small). In mint unissued
condition.
ShZ-78 Air Force ribbed leather, WINTER model with fur liner,
dated 1980. Size 57. A superb Afghan War era example.
To see other Cold War era Soviet aviation gear, please visit "Soviet Jet Aviation Memorabilia" section of our website.
ShL-78 Air Force ribbed leather helmet, summer version,
dated 1982. Size 59 (about US size 7 3/8). A scarce
Afghan War era example in superb condition.
Chicom AK-47 chest pouch, so-called "Lifchiki" (bra) used by
both sides in Afghanistan. Dated 1983. In unissued condition.
M 1941 Red Army field badge for a side cap, heavy, painted olive drab.
SVD Dragunov sniper rifle canvas cover, dated 1971. About
46"
lengthwise, 54" folded. Unissued.