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For Good Memory from the Soviet Armed Forces, Type 3, circa 1960s - 70s.

In brass, enamels and lacquer;42.3 x 28.9 mm. Features a more streamlined rocket launcher with slender missile and the larger red star with the larger red star showing profiles of Soviet pilot, sailor and infantry soldier.

In very fine to excellent condition. The turquoise enamel has a single pinhead-size chip in the center, under the rocket. The red star has internal hairline cracks to the top arm that are practically unnoticeable. Otherwise perfect, with nice luster to enamel and nicely preserved gold and silver finish. The badge was issued to Warsaw Pact officers that took pa

In brass, enamels and lacquer;42.3 x 28.9 mm. Features a more streamlined rocket launcher with slender missile and the larger red star with the larger red star showing profiles of Soviet pilot, sailor and infantry soldier.

In very fine to excellent condition. The turquoise enamel has a single pinhead-size chip in the center, under the rocket. The red star has internal hairline cracks to the top arm that are practically unnoticeable. Otherwise perfect, with nice luster to enamel and nicely preserved gold and silver finish. The badge was issued to Warsaw Pact officers that took part in joint exercises and to members of foreign military delegations. The significance of its various types is unknown, but relatively few of each type were ever awarded.

/"Avers 8" p. 450, fig. 2108/
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