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Soviets in Afghanistan
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Medal "From the Grateful Afghan People". In excellent condition.
For other awards issued by Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, please visit our category "Orders and Medals of Communist Afghanistan" (under "Communist Countries").
Unissued award certificate for the Warrior Internationalist
badge, printed in 1988. Comes complete with large red folder
with gold lettering on the front cover. Shows facsimile
signature of Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.
Honorary Badge "To a Warrior - Internationalist", Leningrad Mint version, 1980s
issue. Near mint condition.
Combined Arms Specialist Badge (for officers), 2nd cl., 1960s-
80s.
To see other badges awarded by the Soviet Military, please visit our category "Soviet Army Badges Cold War Era" (under "Soviet Badges").
Badge for Selfless Combat Effort, Turkestan Military District, 1980s. Excellent condition.
60th Anniversary of the Moskovskiy Border Guard Unit,
commemorative badge, 1992. Part of the former Soviet Central
Asian Border Guard District (KSAPO), this unit remained on the
Tajik-Afghan border following the dissolution of the USSR and
was constantly engaged in action against infiltrating Muslim
militants and narcotics smugglers. Although a post-USSR issue,
the badge is very much Soviet in its design and execution.
GRU Spetsnaz Winter Uniform, dated 1977 / 76. Includes heavy tunic in olive
drab with additional separate button-in padded liner and tsygeika lamb fur collar,
plus matching pair of pants, also with detachable liner. Size 52-5 (Medium /
Large). This is a rare, very early issue of the winter uniform which was later
modified to become a well known Afghanka. Both the jacket and pants are in
superb unissued condition, with manufacturer's tags.
Classic Soviet Army "Afghanka" Field Cap, circa late-1970s - mid-1980s. Approx.
size 58 (US size 7 ¼). Unissued, in near mint condition. The cap became famous
during the occupation of Afghanistan where it was synonymous with the Soviet
fighting man.
Syriyka Field Cap for desert climates, early model with very small visor, dated
1979. Originally used by Soviet advisors in Syria - hence its unofficial
nickname - this cap was later adopted by the Soviet Army for various places with
desert terrain including Afghanistan. Size 56 (US 7, Medium); unissued near mint
condition.
M 1968 Steel Helmet, dated 1985. The last Soviet model widely used in
Afghanistan. The shell is marked Size 1 (Medium), but is large enough to easily
accommodate up to size 61/62 (US size 7 3/4). In excellent condition, shows
storage age only.
M 1968 Steel Helmet, Size 2 (Large), dailed 1978. The last Soviet model widely
used in Afghanistan. The adjustable liner is meant to fit a 60/61cm (US 7 1/2 - 7
5/8) or smaller head, but the shell is large enough to easily accommodate up to
size 64 (US 8). In excellent condition, shows storage age only.
Chicom AK-47 chest pouch, so-called "Lifchiki" (bra) used by
both sides in Afghanistan. Dated 1983. In unissued condition.
Hat Badge of Presidential Guard of President Najibullah, 1989-92. Extremely scarce
item used for a short time by the elite force protecting the president after the
Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan Excellent condition.
M 1941 Red Army field badge for a side cap, heavy, painted olive drab.
SVD Dragunov sniper rifle canvas cover, dated 1971. About
46"
lengthwise, 54" folded. Unissued.