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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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Medals Of The USSR: Chernobyl Liquidator Medal (Soviet Union, Post-1986)-Reference

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Medals Of The USSR: Chernobyl Liquidator Medal (Soviet Union, Post-1986)-Reference

This Soviet medal was issued to civil and military personal, involved in 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. Know as liquidators, they most...

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