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The Russian Army & Navy Belt Plates, by S. Fedoseyev. Part of the Encyclopedia of the Russian Army series, 2016. Foreword, index & captions in English and Russian. The ultimate guide on the subject, highly recommended out-of-print book, single copy in stock, in brand-new unused condition.
Invitation Card to attend the 3 November 1960 gala at the Baltic Shipyard commemorating the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution, VG/EXC condition.
Portrait of Stalin, Lithograph on Cardboard, c. late 1930s - early 40s. VG/EXC condition.
Order of the Red Star, Type 6, Var. 1, #317799, awarded in Nov. 1943 to an
automobile transportation squad leader, Leningrad Front. He drove his GAZ truck
over the famous Road of Life that kept Leningrad alive during the blockade and
performed extremely well in the construction of a relief road to Shlisselburg
along the southern shore of Lake Ladoga. VF/EXC condition. Comes with archival
research.
Government Postal Cover, addressed to Marshal of the Soviet Union Vasilevskiy, Minister of Armed Forces of the USSR, 1951. VG condition.
Invitation Card, Pass to 7 Nov. 1949 military parade & demonstration in Red Sq., Moscow, issued by Lt. Gen. Vlasik, Stalin's personal bodyguard.
Invitation Card, NKVD Pass to 1 May 1941 celebrations in Uritsky Sq. (fmr. Palace Sq.), Leningrad. Issued to a person with the last name Kaganovich, possibly a relative of Lazar Kaganovich, Narkom of Transportation & First Deputy Chairman of the Soviet of People's Commissars. EXC condition.
Latvian SSR Children's Spartakiada (Sports Championship), Participant's Badge, c. 1980. Beautiful piece in EXC condition.
Inscribed Russian Blades, Aleksandr Kulinsky, C. 2011,
St. Petersburg.
Russian text hard cover, 626 pp. This massive reference guide
on Russian Imperial award and presentation edged weapons of
all kinds is an excellent addition to the previously published
classics by Kulinsky. Single copy in stock, in brand-new unused condition.
Postcard Latvian Riflemen, artist identified on verso, 1961. EXC condition.
Russian Officer Gorgets, G. Vvedenskiy.
Part of the Encyclopedia of the Russian Army series, the book
is dedicated to the gorget, - one of the less researched and
ostensible items of a military uniform reaching back in its
origin to knight armor of the Middle Ages. Luxury edition hard
cover with large number of excellent illustrations and photos.
Russian text. Out of print, single copy in stock in brand-new condition.
Medal for Rescuing a Drowning Person, 1960s-80s. Near Mint example, literally impossible to upgrade. Includes a perfectly clean old ribbon.
Postcard Talking About Land, artist signed, 1958. EXC condition.
Order of the Red Star, Type 6, Var. 3, Sub-var. 4 ("MZPP"), #2074558, c. early to
mid-1945. Relatively scarce version by the Moscow Platinpribor Factory (MZPP). VF
condition.
Carte Maximum Postcard XX Years of Space Era, artist identified on verso, 1977. EXC condition.
Postcard The Last Line of Nazi Defense, artist signed, 1985. EXC condition.
Postcard Latvian Border Guard A. Usas, artist identified on verso, 1969. EXC condition.
Postcard The Trench Pravda, artist signed, 1957. EXC condition.
Order for Bravery, 1st cl., c. 1960s-70s. Relatively early unnumbered version w.
brass suspension and eyelet connecting directly to the suspension. Massive and
attractive piece. EXC condition.
Postcard 1941, artist identified on verso, 1965. EXC condition.
Postcard Sonata, artist identified on verso, 1958. EXC condition.
Postcard K. Voroshilov, artist identified on verso, 1961. EXC condition.
Postcard They Fought to the Death, artist signed, 1950. EXC condition.
Order of Lenin, Type 4, Var. 2 "Screw Back" #9315, w. a document, June 1942 issue
to a Bomber Regiment Commander, awarded for both leadership and personal
combat missions flown on a Pe-2 airplane in support of the Volkhov and Leningrad
Fronts. Fine condition; the enamel is partially restored but most of it is intact;
never converted to suspension and retains the full-length original screw post.
Comes with archival research.
Postcard, Lenin in his Kremlin study with an American economist Christensen, 1969. EXC condition.
Postcard The Feat of the Torpedo Cutters of Hero of the Soviet Union Osipov, 1975. EXC condition.
Postcard Apprehension of Violators of the Maritime Frontiers, artist identified on verso, 1975. EXC condition.
Postcard Sinking the Nazi Antiaircraft Cruiser Niobe, artist identified on verso, 1976. EXC condition.
Rodion Malinovsky, Marshal of the Soviet Union, Commander-in-Chief of the Far
East Armed Forces, future Defense Minister of the USSR during Khrushchev's era.
Handwritten & typed document signed. Malinovsky's signature is in blue ink at the bottom of p. 3, dated 2 February 1953.
Navy Sailors' Song from the Soviet film We are from Kronstadt, sheet music & lyrics, 1936. EXC condition.
Program of a boxing tournament, June 1920. Extremely rare document of British Expeditionary Force in Russia during the Civil War. VG condition.
Romania, Order for Military Merit, 1st cl., RSR issue, 1965-1989. EXC condition.
State Agricultural Machinery Committee of Latvian SSR, 1985 Contest Participant
Badge. Extremely well-made piece in EXC condition.
General Order of Leningrad Front, 27 Jan. 1944. Lifting of the Siege of Leningrad.
Military Academy graduate badge, Official Mint-Marked version 1970s -80s. Near
mint condition, literally impossible to upgrade.
Official government announcement of assassination of Kirov, 1 Dec. 1934. EXC condition.
Krasnoarmeyskaya Pravda Newspaper, 2 Feb. 1943 issue, Victory at Stalingrad. Success of Operation Koltso ("Ring"), which finished on that day with encirclement and complete destruction of the German 6th Army. VG/EXC condition.
Motherhood Medal 1st cl. (in silver), c. late 1950s-60s issue. Relatively early version with flat eyelet. VF to EXC condition.
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.
Boris Shaposhnikov, Marshal of the Soviet Union, Chief of the Voroshilov Higher Military Academy, former Deputy Narkom of Defense and Chief of General Staff. Typed document signed, 1944. Rare, VG condition.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 3 ("Voenkomat" issue), 1960s-80s. Near Mint condition.
Order of the Red Banner, Type 4, Var. 2, Sub-var. 3 ("large" single-line mint mark), #252796, c. early 1945. A desirable WW2 issue in outstanding condition.
Lavrentiy Beria, typed document signed, Georgian Cheka report about arrest of a suspect, 1924. EXC condition.
Order of Glory 3rd cl., #331075, awarded in March 1945 to a signalman SGT, 3rd
Ukrainian Front. During the Battle of Lake Balaton, Hungary, the last large-scale
German offensive of the war, he maintained telephone lines under fire despite
being wounded. He was also awarded with two medals for Valor. EXC condition. Comes
with archival research and full English translation.
WW2 Soldier's Postcard Home, Oct. 1941. In Georgian language, VG/EXC condition.
Excellent Railroad Car Maintenance badge, c. mid-1940s. One of the harder to find
badges of the WW 2 Railway Proficiency Series. Early version in EXC condition;
includes original NKPS screw plate.
WW2 Soldier's Postcard Home, Sept. 1943. In Georgian language, VG condition.
Excellent Railroad Builder badge, c. mid-1940s. One of the harder to find badges
of the WW 2 Railway Proficiency Series. EXC condition; includes original NKPS
screw plate.
Government Postal Cover, addressed to the Minister of State Security, Georgian SSR, 1949. VG/EXC condition.
Medal for the Capture of Koenigsberg, Var. 1, c. 1945-1947. In outstanding condition; includes brass suspension w. old ribbon.
Medal for Victory over Germany, Var. 1, c. 1945-46. Superb example; comes on original WW2 suspension w. nicely preserved old ribbon.
Nicholas II Medal for Zeal, 30-mm version in silver, 1894-1915. EXC condition;
comes complete w. original suspension, ribbon and connecting link.
Badge for Excellent Work, Ministry of Culture of the USSR, c. late 1960s-70s.
Shows Moscow Mint logo on the reverse. EXC condition.
Beginner Tourist Training Station of Latvian SSR, Commemorative Medal, c. 1970s-80s. A very large and impressive award in EXC condition.
Centenary of the Latvijas Stikls ("Latvian Glass") Factory in Riga, Commemorative Badge, Latvian SSR, 1984. EXC condition.
Veteran Medal (Badge) of Latvian SSR Chapter of the DOSAAF, c. 1970s. An extremely
well-made award in brass and enamels. EXC condition.
XII Preiļi District Conference of the Znanie ("Knowledge") Society, Participant's
Badge, Latvian SSR, c. 1980s. Very large badge in EXC condition.
Luch Limited Edition Gold-plated Mechanical Wristwatch, by Minsk Factory, 1995. Post-Soviet, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Victory in WW2. EXC working condition.
Molnija Limited Edition Pocket Watch w. MVD Shield, by Chelyabinsk Factory, c. 1980s. EXC working condition.
Order of the October Revolution, Var. 1 (with 4 rivets), #26692, c. early 1970s.
Second-highest Soviet order after the Order of Lenin. Superb example,
practically impossible to upgrade.
Poljot Mechanical Wristwatch, by 1st Moscow Watch Factory, automatic, 23 jewels, c. 1970s-80s. EXC working condition.
Desktop Tank Clock, by Chelyabinsk Molnija Watch Factory, maker marked, 1957. EXC appearance and working condition.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd cl., Type 3, #3816044, 1985. Variation w.
depression around the screw post. Near Mint condition.
Original Ink & pencil drawing early WW2 poster The Enemy Will Not Pass! artist signed, 1941. > G/VG condition.
Original Ink & pencil drawing honoring Papanin's North Pole - 1 expedition, 1939. Artist signed, EXC condition.
M 1940 General Dress Saber, circa 1943-45. This spectacular piece may have been
used during the 1945 Victory Parade in Moscow. EXC condition.
Original Ink & pencil drawing made for an issue of a Siberian newspaper, 1935. Propaganda of success of Stalin's 1930s policies of rapid and forceful industrialization, collectivization of agriculture, and tightening control over the various nations of the Soviet Union.
Original Ink Pen Drawing Commemorating Anniversary of the Soviet Armed Forces. Made for a Siberian newspaper, artist signed, Feb. 1939. VG condition.
Original Ink Pen Drawing, Propaganda of the 1st elections under Stalin's new Constitution, 1937. Made for a Siberian newspaper, artist signed, EXC condition.
Banner of Aviation Repair Factory # 412, Sumgait, Azerbaijan SSR, c. early 1950s. G/VG condition.
Mikhail Kalinin, nominal Head of State, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, signed Letter of Diplomatic Credentials issued to the Soviet Ambassador in Turkey to establish diplomatic, trade, and consular relationships with the Kingdom of Iraq. 12 May 1941.
Handwritten Draft & Typed Signed Letter to Stalin from an Elderly Jewish Woman, asking to allow her sister and niece to join her in Palestine, July 1946 (still the British Mandate at the time). VG/EXC condition.
Large Bronze Wall Plaque w. Bas-Relief of Lenin & Stalin, c. late 1940s - early 1950s. EXC condition.
Russian Edged Weapons, by Alexander Kulinsky.
St. Petersburg, C. 2005. Russian Text. 10 1/2" x 8" x 1 3/4".
5 lbs. 581 pages. Hard cover.
Hundreds of beautiful, large format color photographs. The
ultimate reference book on this subject. Scarce out of print publication; only a
single copy available.
Excellent Railroad Track Maintenance Man badge, c. late 1940s. EXC condition; includes original screw plate. The Track Maintenance badge is one of the less common in the WW2 railway proficiency series.
Medal for the Capture of Vienna, Var. 1, c. 1945-46. Excellent condition; includes
WW2 suspension and perfectly preserved old ribbon.
MPS Railway Train Conductor's Badge, October Railroad, c. 1960s. An impressive-looking piece in steel and high-quality enamels. EXC condition.
Medal for the Capture of Budapest, Var. 1, c.1945-47. EXC condition; includes old
suspension and ribbon.
Medal for Meritorious Labor during the Great Patriotic War, Var. 1, c. 1945-47. A superb example, practically impossible to upgrade.. Includes 1940's suspension and ribbon.
Order of Bogdan Khmelnitsky 3rd cl., Type 1 (w. separate center medallion), #1792,
awarded in Nov. 1944 to a Mortar Battalion Commander. In previous June, his
battalion inflicted severe losses on the enemy in Gomel region of Belorussia
during the Bagration Offensive and repelled a fierce counterattack across the
Berezina River, killing some 200 German troops. Comes w. McDaniel
Authentication and archival research. EXC condition, rated 7 out of 10 for
condition.
Russian and Soviet Military Awards, by V. Durov, 1990. Illustrated reference book from the Lenin State History Museum. An excellent starter book that will pique your interest in Russian and Soviet military medals. Russian and English text. Classic out of print publication. EXC condition.
Capture of Lvov by Russian Troops, Destruction of the Austrian Army, WW1 lithographic poster from The Great European War series, August 1914. VG condition.
Medal for the Defense of Caucasus, Var. 1, 1940s issue. A superb example on original WW2 suspension w. nicely preserved old ribbon - practically impossible to upgrade.
Medal for the Defense of Moscow, Var. 1, 1940s. A magnificent example, among the best we've ever offered and practically impossible to upgrade. Includes original WW2 suspension.
Medals of the Russian Empire, Part 7, 1894-1917, by Mikhail Diakov, 2007. In English and Russian, the largest book in this magnificent encyclopedic series covers the entire reign of Nicholas II.
Medals of the Russian Empire. Part 2, 1725-1796, by Mikhail Diakov. 2005. 2nd volume of the groundbreaking series. English & Russian text, large format, b/w high-resolution photos.
Order of Glory 3rd cl., #189933, awarded in Feb. 1945 to a rifleman Private for killing 5 enemy soldiers in an infantry assault in East Prussia. Later, he also received an Order of Glory 2nd cl. EXC condition. Comes with archival research.
Large Folder w. Greetings to Air Force Col. Gen. A. Koldunov presented on his 50th birthday, 1973. VG condition.
Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 1 Var. 2 ("Triangle"), #1868, 1936 issue to
a female state farmer. Comes w. McDaniel authentication from 1998 showing a 95%
condition rating. An exceptionally rare piece, one of some 1200 ever awarded
(many were later confiscated or replaced with a newer version). Condition-wise, it
is one of the best examples we have seen and practically impossible to upgrade.
Unique opportunity for the advanced collector.
60th Anniversary of KGB badge, 1977. High level all-Union award to active-duty
State Security officers. Outstanding condition.
The Battle against Germans at Avgustov, WW1 lithographic poster, late 1914. VG/EXC condition
Police Officer Summer Visor Hat, dated 1983. Size 58 (US 7 ¼ / Large). Very good
condition, uncommon for a Soviet hat with a white top.
Air Force Major's Raincoat, c. 1970s-80s. Large size, approx. European 54. EXC
condition.
RSFSR State Hunting Inspector Badge, State Okhotnadzor (Hunting Supervisory Agency), c. late 1970s-80s. Nicely made mint-marked piece. EXC condition.
Military Hunters Society (VOO) membership badge, c. 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
Medal for Taking Warsaw by Storm, 1831. State Mint issue in silver. Superb Condition, probably the best example we've ever offered for sale.
Higher Naval School (VVMU) graduate badge, Type 2, 1954-1957. Beautiful silver
badge in outstanding condition.
Medal in Memory of the Patriotic War of 1812, 1813-1820s. State Mint issue in Superb Condition, practically impossible to upgrade.
Girl With Decanter, by Polonnoe Factory, 1956-73. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Model Ships Contest, Badge of a 2nd Place Winner, c. 1960s. Beautiful early piece by the Moscow Mint. EXC condition.
Award Document for the Medal for Victory over Germany, March 1946 issue to an NKVD Private. EXC condition.
Document for the Badge of Veteran of the 1st Guards Army, 1983. VG/EXC condition.
Document for the Badge of a Veteran of the 1st Air Defense Corps to a woman, 1982. VG/EXC condition.
Details of Fighting near Druskininkai & Osowiec, WW1 lithographic poster, Sep. 1914. VG/EXC condition.
DOSAAF Motorcycle Driver qualification badge, c. late 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
The German Defeat at Bakalarzewo near Warsaw, WW1 Lithographic Poster, late 1914
Document for the Badge of Veteran of the Northwestern Front, issued to a female NCO, 1974. VG/EXC condition.
Document for the Badge of Veteran of Separate Coastal Army, 1978.
Complete Group of Two Decorations to a Hero of the Soviet Union.
Includes Hero Star, Order of Lenin, and All Three Hero Documents: "Large"
and "Small" Certificates, and Order Booklet. Also includes 9 large postwar photos
of the recipient and his comrades-in-arms and 3 other documents. Awarded to a
Recon Scout SGT for exceptional heroism during the forced crossing of the Dnieper.
A truly extraordinary group.
Shock Worker of Stalin Labor Campaign badge, Type 1, #31280, circa mid- to
late 1930s. Early 3-piece version in VF/EXC condition. Includes scarce original
screw plate and washer.
The War of Russia with Germany. The Effect of Our Brisant Shells, WW1 Lithographic Poster, late 1914.
Document for the Badge of Veteran of the 8th Air Army, 1977. EXC condition.
Award Document for the Shock Worker of Stalin Labor Campaign Badge, July 1954
issue to an Armenian, a foreman of the Yerevan Wagon Depot, Transcaucasian
Railroad. EXC condition.
Document for the Badge of Veteran of the 75th Guards Stalingrad Ground Attack Aviation Regiment, c. 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
Order of Lenin, Type 5, Var. 1, #48240, Nov. 1945 issue to a Colonel, combat
vehicle armament instructor at the Stalin Armored Corps Academy. Outstanding
Condition. Comes with archival research.
Document to WW2 Leningrad People's Militia Veteran's Badge, 1971. EXC condition.
Excellent Pontoon Bridge Builder badge, 1st wartime version by NKPS, c.
1943-44. VF/EXC condition, outstanding given the rarity of the badge (5 out of 5
according to Airapetyan and Khlamkin). Includes a WW2 screw plate.
Document for the Coal Mines of Donbass Restoration Medals, Scarce "Large"
Version (8.5x11 cm), Sept. 1952. VG/EXC condition.
The Killing of a German Provisions Party That Was Looting a Polish Village, WW1 lithographic poster, c. 1915. Uncommon early-war propaganda, VG/EXC condition.
Heroic Feat of Colonel Komarov, WW1 lithographic poster, artist signed and dated, 1914. EXC condition.
Pass ID of Tank Corps Maj. Gen. (ret.), 1964. VG/EXC condition.
Group of 13 Photo IDs of WW2 Military Commissar, Recon Officer & Party Official in Grozny & Kiev after the war, 1936 - 1950. VG/EXC condition.
Order of Lenin, Type 5, Var. 2 (scarce version w/o the "dimple"), #25276,
Feb. 1945 issue to a military school instructor. VF condition. Comes with archival
research.
DOSAAF Automobile Driver qualification badge, by Pobeda Factory, c. 1960s-early 70s. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Badge for Excellence in Studies, c. 1980s. Late version in EXC condition.
Document for the Badge of Veteran of the 16th Air Army, c. 1970s-80s. EXC condition.
Document for the Badge of Veteran of the 8th & 1st Air Armies, EXC condition.
Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad, Var. 1, 1940s. EXC condition; includes
original suspension. One of the best examples we've had in recent years.
Excellent Baker badge, by ShchShZ factory, c. mid-1940s. EXC condition, very rare for this badge. Comes with a WW2-era screw plate.
The Destruction of the Austrian Army at Lvov, WW1 lithographic lubok poster, 1914. Uncommon artwork showing airplanes in the sky, VG condition.
Parachutist-Instructor badge, 100 jumps, 1968 type, relatively early version, c.
late 1960s - early 70s. VF / EXC condition.
Document for the Defense of Moscow Medal, April 1945 issue to a rifle division serviceman. EXC condition.
European War. The Belgians Blowing up Their Dams and the Death of the German Units at Malines, WW1 lithographic lubok poster, 1914 - 1915. VG/EXC condition.
German Tricks and Cossack Savvy, WW1 lithographic lubok poster, 1914. Unusual K9 subject, VG/EXC condition.
Document for the Defense of Moscow Medal, Feb. 1965 issue to a resident of Kiev. EXC condition. This certificate can be a perfect match to a post-war "Voenkomat" medal.
Document for the Defense of Moscow Medal, a relatively uncommon Aug. 1945 "City Council" issue. VG/EXC condition.
Soviet Armed Forces ID Jetton (Dog Tag), c. 1970s-80s issue. EXC condition.
Document for the Defense of Soviet Polar Region Medal July 1946 issue to a Private
in an illustrious Katyusha Multiple Rocket Launcher unit ("Guards
Mortars"). VG/EXC condition.
Medal (Badge) of the Champion of a District, 7th DOSAAF Summer Spartakiada of the Nations of the USSR, 1979. EXC condition.
Medal (Badge) of the Champion of a District, 8th DOSAAF Summer Spartakiada of the
Nations of the USSR, 1983. Near mint condition.
Document for Leningrad 250th Anniversary Medal, Oct. 1957. Near mint condition.
DOSAAF Model Airplane Maker Badge, c. late 1950s-1960s Moscow Mint version in
Brass and Enamels. VF/EXC condition.
DOSAAF Glider Pilot Instructor Badge, 1st cl., by Pobeda Factory, c. 1970s. EXC condition.
Badge for 30th Anniversary of the Kostroma DOSAAF Aviation Training Center, 1966. Large and impressive badge in EXC condition.
DOSAAF Badge for Excellence in Studies, c. late 1960s. Very early version in brass
w. flat reverse. EXC condition.
Document for the Distinguished Military Service Medal, 2nd cl. awarded in 1988 to an Airborne Corporal, likely for service in Afghanistan. EXC condition.
Document for the Lenin Centenary Medal for Military Valor, April 1970 issue to a Corps of Engineers Lt. Colonel. Hand-signed by a Major General. EXC condition.
Medal for the Defense of Leningrad, Var. 1 w. "long horizon", 1940s. Outstanding example on original WW2 suspension w. old ribbon.
Badge for 15th Anniversary of Kazakhstan, c. 1935-36. Early variation with smoother reverse. Massive and impressive award w. beautiful enamelwork. VF/EXC condition.
Medal for Valiant Labor, Type 2, Var. 1, Sub-Var. 2, #63353, c. 1947-48.
Relatively scarce version featuring serial number sign stamped in small font and a
dash under the "o". A perfect example - literally impossible to upgrade.
Includes original WW2 suspension w. old ribbon.
Document for the Medal "From the Grateful Afghan People", May 1989 issue to a Soviet serviceman. VG/EXC condition.
Medal for Distinguished Labor, Type 2 Var. 1, #31363, c.1943-45. A superb example on original WW2 suspension.
Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 4 "semi-long oval", #176614, c. early 1950s. A superb Stalin-era example on original suspension.
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd cl., Type 3, #6655029, with a document, 1985. EXC condition.
Medal for 30th Anniversary of the Soviet Army and Navy, Var. 2 (scarce version w.
ring-shaped eyelet), c. 1960s-70s. EXC condition.
Gold Graduation Honor Medal of a Summa Cum Laude Military Academy graduate, 1959-
1991. In Soviet 375 grade gold / silver alloy (approx. equivalent of 9 K gold
content). Near mint condition.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in KGB, 1st cl. (for 20 years of service), 1960s-1991. The type w. Roman numerals awarded exclusively to KGB officers. Near Mint condition.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in KGB, 2nd cl. (for 15 years of service). A
superb example.
Order of the Red Banner of Labor, Type 3, Var. 1 "Jumbo", #9643, Duplicate.
Exceptionally rare wartime reissue for a 1942 screw back. EXC condition; includes
original. WW2 suspension w. old ribbon.
Medal for Valor, Type 2 Variation 1, #3567878. VF/EXC condition, a very attractive piece on old suspension. This medal was likely issued based on a 1944-45 award decree within a year or two after the end of the war.
Lenin's Centenary Medal for Military Valor. Features mint-marked eyelet. Superb condition.
Medal for the Defense of Moscow, Var. 2, c. 1970s-80s. Near mint condition.
Medal for Irreproachable Service in the Armed Forces, 1st cl. (20 years of service), Var. 1 in Solid Silver, c. 1959- 1960. In superb condition.
Kirsanov Civil Aviation Technical School (KATUGA) graduate badge, c. 1970s. Scarce early version of the badge. VF/EXC condition.
Large Folder w. Greetings to Air Force Marshal A. Koldunov presented on his 55th birthday, 1978. VG condition.
DOSAAF Honorary Badge, 60th Anniversary issue, 1986. Highest award of the organization. In brass and "cold" enamels, better quality than the similar DOSAAF 50th Anniv. Honor Badge. EXC condition.
WW2 Lithographic Poster The Enemy Will Not Evade Our Vengeance, artist signed, 1943. Scarce, EXC condition.
Voroshilov Marksman badge, OSOAVIAKhIM issue, 1st level, #653196, 1934-41.
Uncommon version with a separate bullseye target and serial number stamped on the
reverse near the bottom. EXC condition; comes with a period wing nut.
Riga Civil Aviation Technical Flight School (RLTU GA), graduate badge, Latvian SSR, c. 1970s. VF condition.
Kirsanov Civil Aviation Technical School (KATUGA) graduate badge, c. 1980s-90s. EXC condition.
Large WW2 Lithographic Poster Restoring your factory, 1944. Very scarce, only 3,000 copies printed. VG/EXC condition.
Kazan Aviation Institute graduate badge, by Leningrad Mint, c. 1960s - early 70s.
Beautiful quality piece in EXC condition.
Highest Civil Aviation Pilots School graduate badge, by Leningrad Mint, c. late 1970s-1980s. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Honorary Badge, 50th Anniversary issue, 1976. Highest award of the organization commemorating its jubilee. EXC condition.
2nd All-Union DOSAAF Spartakiada Participant's Badge, 1960-61. Nicely made piece in brass and enamels. Unlike the other Spartakiadas, the DOSAAF events encompassed competitions in "technical and applied military" sports e.g. sharpshooting, radio proficiency, motorcycle and car races etc. EXC condition.
Russian Empire, Private Elementary School Graduation Diploma to a Female Student, 1907. G/VG condition.
Ogonyok, #51, Dec. 1949. Weekly Soviet magazine, special Stalin's 70th birthday issue, VG/EXC condition.
Large Election Poster w. results of 12 Dec. 1937 elections to the Supreme Soviet. EXC condition.
Large Poster Stakhanovite Movement, c. mid-1930s. VG condition.
NKVD, The Moskva-Volga Canal: Technical & Economic Notes, 1934. Extremely rare, one of very few copies printed "for internal use only." Illustrated w. photos, diagrams, calculation formulas, tables. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Automobile Driver qualification badge, early mint-marked version in brass and enamel, c. 1950s-early 60s. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Motorcycle Driver qualification badge, two-piece version in brass and enamel, c. 1950s-early 60s. EXC condition.
"Ready for Air Defense" Badge, 1958-1966. Interesting award of Khrushchev era issued by the DOSAAF at the time of the peak Cold War tensions. EXC condition.
Ogonyok, #11, March 15, 1953. Weekly Soviet magazine, "Mourning" issue just 10 days after Stalin's death. Stalin's funeral. G/VG condition.
Large Portrait of Stalin, oil on canvas original, c. late 1940s- mid-1950s. F/G condition.
DOSAAF Motorcycle Driver qualification badge, c. 1960s-early 70s. EXC condition.
Award Badge for Active Work in the DOSAAF, 1960s-80s. EXC condition.
Unit Award Badge for Active Work in the DOSAAF, large 4" type to attach to a
banner, 1960s-80s. Very impressive award in EXC condition.
DOSAAF Member Badge, early screw back version in brass and enamels w. sharp
counter-relief, c. 1950s. EXC condition; includes original mint-marked screw
plate.
Award Document for the Honorary Badge of the DOSAAF, 1971. Has facsimile of
Marshal of the Soviet Union Budyonny, EXC condition.
DOSAAF Honorary Badge, early version in brass and enamels, c. late 1950s-1960s.
Highest award of the organization. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Radio Operator Badge, 1st cl., c. 1960s. Fine-quality mint-marked piece in
VF condition. Includes original screw plate.
DOSAAF Radio Operator Badge, 2nd cl., c. 1960s. Fine-quality piece in VF/EXC
condition. Includes original mint-marked screw plate.
2 Decorated Red Army Lt. Colonels in M43 service tunics, late 1943 - 1944. EXC
condition.
DOSAAF Instructor Badge, Moscow Mint pin back version in brass and enamels,
c. 1960s. EXC condition.
DOSAAF Instructor Badge, early screw back version in brass and enamels, c.
1950s. EXC condition; includes original mint-marked screw plate.
DOSAAF Honorary Badge for Organizations, early silver-plated version w. "MMD" mint
mark, c. 1960s. Massive 73-mm star, extremely well-made, impressive and scarce:
one of fewer than 1,000 of its type ever made. Outstanding condition.
DOSAAF Badge for Excellence in Studies, c. 1970s. EXC condition.
OSOAVIAKhIM Member ID, Turkmen SSR, April 1942. Uncommon wartime issue, VG/EXC condition.