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    HAT Badges???

    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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          #5
          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.

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            #6
            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.

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              #7
              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!

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                #8
                Sorry, I wasn't attentive enough - "Excellent in air defense" badge is 100% wartime.

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                  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
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                              Originally posted by KC1 View Post
                              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.

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