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    An interesting wear of Soviet badges the STASI way.

    Hello all…in continuing with the upcoming 55th STASI Anniversary in February. I thought I would post a picture and Soviet badge from my collection. The picture shown in the thread is of a STASI general officer wearing a Soviet badge and medal. This officer was also awarded the Soviet Jubilee medal (not shown in the photograph). The photograph was taken in the 1975 timeframe. For me this photograph is very interesting from the stand point of seeing a East German wearing a Red Star during the Cold War. There maybe photographs and other evidence of this out there, but this is a first for me.


    I do not have the STASI officer’s Order of the Red Star, but I wanted to show a better example of the Order of the Red Star so that the forum members had a better example and not just a blow up from the photograph (note: my Red Star is a common piece). Also the STASI general officer is wearing KGB Honor award that was presented to him in the early 1970s. Unfortunately, I don’t have this badge in my collection and I for sure wish I had one to show you all. So with that, I hope you all enjoy this thread and post...
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    Last edited by R Pickard; 01-04-2005, 03:56 PM.
    Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group
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    Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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      Part three...

      Part three...
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      Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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        Final part...

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        Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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          #5
          Great picture! I wish you were able to get the award - I LOVE Soviet awards to foreigners!!!


          --Dave

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            #6
            Dave...you and me both...just to see what would have been on the back of the award...would have almost been priceless...
            Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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              #7
              It looks to me that on his left Lapel, he is wearing one of Olivier's rare "Pioneer" badges. The ones for which there was another thread initiated by John.

              One thing I've noticed about all your photos so far Raph; If I was going to be in the military in the DDR, it would definitely have been in the Stasi - these guys "always" have a drink in their hands.
              Michael D. GALLAGHER

              M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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                He received the Order of the Red Star for an exceptional ability to further the cause of the working proletariat while wearing a big black box on his face.

                Someone posted a photo at some point of Erich hoenecker wearing three of the distinguished KGB awards. I presumed that he was wearing one of the initial awards, and the 50 and 60 year awards. Speaking of this award, does anyone know what the criteria was for receiving one of those awards?

                By the way, a recent book on the atomic spies Ethel and Julius Rosenberg was written with the cooperation of the former Soviet intelligence officer who was their case officer. One photo in the book showed him being awarded the Order of the Red Star for his intelligence work with the Rosenbergs. Everytime I go to a show and see some of those poor lowly Red Star orders with numbers that indicate 1950's awards, I wonder....For long service? A WW II catch-up award? An award to a Korean War "advisor"? Or perhaps an award to an MGB or KGB officer for his handling of a foreign intelligence agent?

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                  Hey Bill...Just so you know...all the STASI were issued black boxes and trained to use them so when they were in a photograph situation the boxes were ready to use...

                  Also, you bring up a good point about the possiblity of long service and the dates of Red Stars being issued in the 1950s and later. What I do know about this STASI person was that he did see action late during World War II and was captured by the Soviets. It appears the Soviets held him until he cleared his name and then went on to live a prosperous life in the DDR. And he was not in or a Wehrmacht soldier...I hope this assists you.

                  Hey Mike...about your observations...I think most of my photos of them are with a drink in their hands...
                  Last edited by R Pickard; 01-04-2005, 08:27 PM.
                  Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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                    Originally posted by Panzer Fuehrer
                    It looks to me that on his left Lapel, he is wearing one of Olivier's rare "Pioneer" badges. The ones for which there was another thread initiated by John.
                    Michael:

                    I think that pin is a SED Party Badge.

                    John

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                      Hi John,

                      I am certain you are correct. I was just attempting to get a rise out of Ralph. Inference to Stasi being "Un-Stasi" and all. But clearly he is on to me, as he didn't bite. I will now have to go back and rethink my tactics.
                      Michael D. GALLAGHER

                      M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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                        Miichael:

                        Since Ralph won't bite you can always use your tactics on me...I seemed to have went for it hook, line and sinker.

                        John

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                          Hi John,

                          I didn't catch you or anyone else, even though I am an accomplished "Bass" fisherman. I wasn't 100% positive the badge was an SED badge (it had 2 instead of 3 heads) and thought it might, just might possibly be a Pioneer. Your observation that it most probably is an SED badge is correct, and I am in agreement with you. It is most probably the SED type of badge that does not have Stalin on it, and therefore has only two "Busts" which makes it look similar to the Pioneer badge. Good call on your part.

                          So what are these Stasi types drinking anyway? Russian Vodka or German Brandy?
                          Michael D. GALLAGHER

                          M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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                            Why this general's face is covered up?

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                              Hi Tony,

                              Question. You commented there are two Soviet awards/decorations being worn by the EG Stasi General, and that he also had a third "Jubilee" award not displayed.

                              Would this badge be an example of the KGB Honor Badge depicted on the uniform?
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                              Michael D. GALLAGHER

                              M60-A2 Tank Commander Cold War proverb: “You can accomplish more with a kind word and a ‘Shillelagh’ than you can with just a kind word.”

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