Badges of the Early Soviet Volunteer Organizations
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Badge of the ODVF (Society of Friends of the Air Fleet),
Northwestern Chapter, 1923-25. Scarce version in hallmarked
silver featuring a detailed depiction of a biplane and a
vertically oriented blue scroll with the name of the
organization. The artwork is in early Constructivist style.
This very well-preserved example includes original hallmarked
screw plate.
Badge of the ODVF (Society of Friends of the Air Fleet),
Northwestern Chapter, 1924-25. This very elegant award in
hallmarked silver and enamels was issued for less than one
year for giving donations or active volunteer work in the
Society of Friends of Aviation (its Northwestern branch
included Petrograd region). In very fine to excellent
condition, free of chips or other significant flaws; includes
original hallmarked screw plate.
OAVUK (Society of Aviation and Aeronautics of Ukraine and
Crimea),
membership badge, 1923-1924. More scarce Type 1 having riveted
construction with the superimposed emblem of globe, biplane
and hammer & sickle. Unlike the ODVF chapters in various
regions of RSFSR and other Soviet republics, the Ukrainian
society operated under its own name and apparently enjoyed a
certain degree of autonomy until the 1924 merger into the all-
union ODVF.
ODVF Badge "Ultimatum", 1923. Featuring an airplane and a fist
with star, this pin was given for donations to build Soviet
air force. The donation drive was as a part of the propaganda
campaign in response to the British 1923 note to the Soviet
government (so-called "Curzon Ultimatum"). In excellent
condition.
Badge to a Friend of DOBROKhIM, 1924 - 1925 issue. In hallmarked Silver and
enamel of beautiful quality. Features "Poison Green" flag with a bayonet for a
flagpole and superimposed silver figure of a Red Army soldier wearing a gas mask.
In fine condition, a very interesting and attractive piece despite some flaws.
KSI (Red Sports International) Physical Culture badge, 1925 -
1930 issue. One of the earliest Soviet sports awards
established soon after the creation of the USSR. A very
interesting piece in excellent condition, complete with
original screw plate.
To see other early Soviet sports badges, please follow this link: "Soviet Sports Awards"