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Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Pin Back Version (East Germany, 80s)-Reference

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Pins Of The DDR, Volksmarine Hat Pin-Pin Back Version (East Germany, 80s)-Reference

This small East German pin was issued to members of the People's Navy (Volksmarine). It was worn on the hats of enlisted personal.

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Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference

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Badges Of The USSR, Police Patrol Badge (Soviet Union, 1980s)-Reference

This Soviet badge represents the Militsiya, the Police force of the Soviet Union. The text simply translates to "Patrol", representing it...

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Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

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Medals Of The DDR, Outstanding Instructor Medal (East Germany, 1961-90)-Reference

This East German medal is the Outstanding Instructor Medal. It was issued to accomplished instructors of Society for Sport and Technology (G

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Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

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Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

This East German medal is the Reservist Medal (Reservistenabzeichen). Formally known as the "Medal For Faithful Service in the People's Army

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Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

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Medals Of The USSR: VLKSM Medal For Environmental Protection (Soviet Union, 1970s)-Reference

This Soviet medal represents Komsomol, the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League. The youth division of the Communist Party of the...

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Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

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Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

This Soviet medal is the Medal For Mine Clearing, issued in the mid to late 80s. This medal was issued to soldiers involved in mine mine and

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Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

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Pins Of The USSR: Komsomol Membership Pin (Soviet Union, 1970s-80s)-Reference

This small Soviet pin represents membership to the VLKSM, more commonly known as Komsomol. Komsomol was a Soviet youth group.

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Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

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Mar 24, 20222 min read

Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

This colorful novelty Australian note represents the 2nd denomination of World Expo Dollar (Brisbane, 1988). This notes served...

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Emergency Coins Of Imperial Germany: 50 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, Unknown)-Article

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Dec 11, 20213 min read

Emergency Coins Of Imperial Germany: 50 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, Unknown)-Article

This large WWI coin is a privately issued notmünze (trans. emergency coin). It represented the 4th denomination of the provisionally...

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