Russian Para Troopers Badge WWII 1939-1945
RCA21302.m
£110.00
Brass and Enamel Parachute jump badge, 1931 type, early to mid 1930s. This is the first Soviet parachute badge design featuring pointed bottom tip. The reverse (probably) has engraved inscription "OAX" (Russian abbreviation for OSOAVIAKhIM) and a serial number.
Estimated a maybe $170
The Russian Airborne Troops or VDV (from "Vozdushno-desantnye voyska", Russian: Воздушно-десантные войска, ВДВ; Air-landing Forces) is a military branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. They are an elite force, on par with the Strategic Rocket Forces and the Aerospace Defence Forces. First formed before World War II,In good use condition.
Dimensions are 4 x 2 cm or 1.57 x 0.78 Inches.
Weight: 6.3 grams or 0.22 Ounce.