Soviet OSOAVIAKhIM Badge “To the OKDVA Fighter” 1930. Height (top of text to bottom of banner): 41.87mm. Width (middle center not including flag pole): 31.62mm. Weight (without screw plate): 13.320g. Screw plate diameter: 20.33mm. Screw plate weight: 4.064g. Screw post length: 13.41mm. The badge was awarded to distinguished soldiers of the Special Red Banner Far Eastern Army (OKDVA). It was established by the central council of Osoaviakhim in 1929 to reward participants in the conflict on the Chinese Eastern Railway. This badge is a striking piece of pre-WW2 Soviet history. It retains a decent amount of its original silvering as depicted in ABEPC 8 #1528. The enamel has been “restored” and is not original to the piece. Furthermore it also glows under an ultraviolet light (image attached) which an original would not. There is some minor surface pitting barely visible to the naked eye. I believe the screw post to have been replaced in the distant past and one of the wire through-prongs is missing which helps to hold the star/gear appliqué on. I believe this damage to have occurred during the supposed restoration efforts. The reverse of this piece shows excellent signs of age with some silvering present as well. Overall the details are sharp and it displays very well. It would be an excellent addition to any Soviet collection detailing the important events leading up to WW2. The Special Far Eastern Army, later the Special Red Banner Far Eastern Army Russian:???????????????????????????????????????????? (?????), romanized: Osóbaya Krasnoznamonnaya Dal’nevostóchnaya ármiya (OKDVA) was a military formation of the Red Army, active from 1929 to 1938 and under command of Vasily Blyukher. It was activated on 6 August 1929, originally with the 18th and 19th Rifle Corps assigned, in response to the Sino-Soviet border conflict regarding the ownership of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Following the Soviet victory in the Civil War the Soviet forces in the Far East became the Special Far Eastern Army of the Far Eastern Republic. Circa 1932 the 3rd Kholkoz Rifle Division OKDVA was established, and the 57th Rifle Division joined the army. The District was first briefly formed in 1935 from those forces, but then reverted to the title Special Red Banner Far Eastern Army (OKDVA), under Marshal of the Soviet Union Vasily Blyukher, while still functioning as a military district. [1] The Army became the Soviet Far East Front in June 1938, [2] after Blyukher’s torture and death at the hands of the NKVD during the Great Purge. It was reportedly disestablished on 30 June 1938. Reach out to me with any and all questions you have. All sales are final. Condition and authentication are “as seen”. Also, please be aware that this applies to declared value when relating to VAT as well (if applicable to your country).
Commissar NKVD Daily Cold Weather Coat 1930th Soviet RED Army USSR. The coat is in excellent collectible condition for its almost steel from life has reached our days with minimal damage.
Soviet Russian Russia USSR pre WW2 Small PVHO Badge Medal Pin Order. Original Soviet Russian pre-WW2 Small PVHO Badge. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
Soviet Russian Russia USSR Pre WW2 10 Years October Revolution Badge Medal Order. Original Soviet Russian Pre WW2. 10 Years of October Revolution Badge. The screw plate is missing. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
Explore the fascinating history captured in this. Antique Imperial Japanese Photo Album. From the Taisho era. This rare album documents Karafuto (present-day Sakhalin), a territory once under Japanese control and later reclaimed by the Soviet Union (Russia) after World War II. Published in Taisho 13 (1924), this album showcases a unique blend of colonial and local perspectives. Photos of settlements, local residents, and Japanese military outposts. Scenes from Sakhalin, showcasing cultural interactions and daily life during Japanese administration. Includes rare images of the region before its transfer to the Soviet Union post-World War II. Visible wear and tear due to its age, including tape-repaired pages, discoloration, and minor damage. Despite the condition, this album remains a valuable historical artifact offering insights into a complex period of East Asian history. This photo album is not merely an item but a piece of history, capturing the cultural, political, and geographical dynamics of a bygone era. A must-have for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of Imperial Japanese and early Soviet history. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a historical gem that provides a window into the geopolitical changes of East Asia in the early 20th century. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Soviet Russian Russia USSR pre WW2 Enameled MOPR Pin Order Medal Badge. Original Soviet Russian pre-WW2 Enameled MOPR Pin. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
Soviet Russian Russia USSR Pre WW2 10 Years October Revolution Badge Medal Order. Original Soviet Russian Pre WW2. 10 Years of October Revolution Badge. The screw plate is missing. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
WWII Finland Soviet Union Winter War 1939 Finnish Ammo Bandoleer, Home Made. WWII Finland Soviet Union Winter War 1939 Finnish Ammo Bandoleer, Home Made; A Good War-Time Example of a Home Made Finnish Ammunition Bandoleer as Photographed with wear, discoloration, staining and fading as seen (missing button) – a Great Candidate for Display – Recent Estate Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Early & Rare. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
Condition & Things of Note. Signs of wear or love throughout the years! 29cm x 25cm x 19cm.
Soviet Russian Russia USSR pre WW2 Small PVHO Badge Medal Pin Order. Original Soviet Russian pre-WW2 Small PVHO Badge. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.