Soviet Military Radio Specialist Badge 3cl Signals Proficiency 1956-61 RARE ORIG

Description: Soviet Military Radio Technical Specialist Badge, 3rd class, 1956-1961 issue.This is GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL Soviet military proficiency award from 1956 – 1961, NOT a replica or later reissue!The badge is of nice quality and massive construction, in solid brass and enamels; measures 25.4 mm in height, 66.4 mm in width. Variation with pin back attachment. A massive and impressive piece!The badge is in OK condition. A significant portion of the turquoise enamel on the wings and the red enamel on the star have been replaced (the repair if visible under the black light). The enamel in the white center shield with the numeral “3” is completely original and intact. The pin attachment is fully functional.The operator's qualification badge for officers of the Soviet Radio Technical Service of the Signal Corps was introduced in 1956 and issued for only a short time. In 1961, this and other officer qualification badges for various branches of service were replaced with a single Combined Arms Proficiency badge in four classes. Because Radio Specialist proficiency badges were issued for only a short time, they are quite difficult to find, especially in grades above basic (3rd class.)This Soviet badge from the Khrushchev era just before the Cuban Missile Crisis can be a nice addition to any collection of the Cold War militaria or a great way to dress-up a period uniform! Due to far less than perfect condition of this piece, we are offering it at a rock-bottom BARGAIN PRICE with free US shipping included. FREE SHIPPING (USPS 1st cl. Mail) WITHIN USA ONLY! We WILL NOT ship our eBay items outside USA.

Price: 20.99 USD

Location: Tenafly, New Jersey

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