Soviet guards badge - original?

[Marcel Banziger]

Hello gentlemen,

I am able to buy this Soviet guards badge but I do have some doubts. The front looks like a convincing wartime badge without the fringes but it is the backside that worries me. I know these are faked a lot and the backside looks like a cheap version of a fake. But since there's no really good documentation available on these badges (as far as I know) I could be completely wrong and this could turn into a nice original wartime badge after all.

So any help is appreciated here
(these pics are the only ones I have but I hope they are sufficient, even though the quality of the pics could be better).

[Komandir RKKA]

100% original wartime badge.

[Marcel Banziger]

Thanks a lot Kommandir. This means these badges not always should have a "reversed" imprint on the backside where the star can be seen? (like on this badge shown below):

[Komandir RKKA]

Its depend on stamp, but also could be full by solder.

[Marcel Banziger]

Thanks a lot for the info. Will buy the badge and get better pics so this thread stays of use for other potential Guards badge buyers

[Eric Gaumann]

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Hello gentlemen,
But since there's no really good documentation available on these badges (as far as I know)

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[Marcel Banziger]

Thanks, another one to look for.
Already got pointed out to this one as well which is ordered now (written by our own WAF member Kommandir RKKA):

[Eric Gaumann]

I thought that one existed but couldn't find any images. As I recall it got great reviews.

[Marcel Banziger]

A few more images from the book (looks like an excellent reference book):

[Marcel Banziger]

Another Guards badge is on its way to me now. I'm pretty sure it's a good wartime version. Can you confirm Kommandir and Eric? Thanks a lot in advance!

[Eric Gaumann]

Probably, although I'[m no expert on dating them. Is the screwplate maker marked?

[Marcel Banziger]

It's not in my hands yet but will check as soon as it arrives. Usually also by looking at the makerstamp on the screwplate a probable date can be given if I'm correct.

[Komandir RKKA]

Also another 100% wartime Guards badge.

[Marcel Banziger]

Thanks a lot Kommandir!!

I found out, whether true or not, that earlier models were more round of shape and later on got more of an oval shape. The 2nd one posted is a bit more round so I guess it's one of the earlier ones. Of course, when this story about the shape - round vs oval - is true.

[Gene]

Nice Guards badges. Here are some of mine: