HAT Badges???

[KC1]

I was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the significance, if any, of the following metal insignia, which I believe may be hat badges? These are items found in box that belonged to my father. These may very well be post 1945 production. Thanks in advance.

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[Kozlov]

None of those are hat badges

#1 Army proficiency badge, not a late 80's one - I'd guess maybe 70's?

#2 Well, it says "excellent", I think the hammer and wrench is construction troops, but I can't decide what the word underneath says. Never seen one of these before.

#3 Wartime style "excellent" badge - this one is for air defence

#4 Enlisted army man's proficiency grade 3 badge. Again, 70's? Definitely not 80's.

[Komandir RKKA]

To be more correct;
#2 is prewar and wartime civil "Excellent constructor" badge for railway workers.
#3 is postwar issued (before 1957) "Excellent in air defence" badge for military men.

[Kozlov]

Ahhh yes, railway makes sense now on #2!

And I never knew the excellent badges were issued after WW2 (I guessed probably for some short time, but not as far as '57)

Thanks for giving me some new knowledge too!

[Komandir RKKA]

Sorry, I wasn't attentive enough - "Excellent in air defense" badge is 100% wartime.

[KC1]

Greatly appreciate the history on these items. So that I am clear, #2 is pre '45 and the other 3 are post war; correct? This makes sense as my father was heavily involved with the Cold War soon after WWII. I am sure there is very limited value associated with these medals but can you prescribe a value for documentation purposes?


In addition, I have a few more Russian items to show and any history and associated value would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -


Here is pin of Lenin - time frame for this pin is unknown

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reverse

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here are some shoulder boards

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more shoulder boards

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... and more boards

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close up of field shoulder board

[Komandir RKKA]

Greatly appreciate the history on these items. So that I am clear, #2 is pre '45 and the other 3 are post war; correct? This makes sense as my father was heavily involved with the Cold War soon after WWII. I am sure there is very limited value associated with these medals but can you prescribe a value for documentation purposes?


In addition, I have a few more Russian items to show and any history and associated value would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -


Here is pin of Lenin - time frame for this pin is unknown

#3 is also wartime.