Bidspirit auction | OSOAVIAKHIM BADGE ”VOROSHILOV SHARPSHOOTER” NO.

OSOAVIAKHIM BADGE ”VOROSHILOV SHARPSHOOTER” NO. 38.10.350. USSR, 1936–1937 - Instituted on October 29, 1932. Bronze and steel construction with copper plating, silvering, and red and white enamel. The obverse depicts a Red Army soldier aiming a rifle, set against a red star, with the legend ”Voroshilovsky Strelok” (Voroshilov Sharpshooter) and OSOAVIAKHIM (Society for the Promotion of Aviation and Chemical Defense). Reverse with screwback fitting; the nut from another badge, but bearing the stamped number 38.10.350. Weight: 6.74 g. Dimensions: 33.81 × 26.39 mm. Reference: Zak A. S., Kalistratov I. G., Voronchenko V. G., Badges of the Voluntary Societies of the USSR, no. 1.85. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Condition: Very good (XF+), with some enamel loss and minor wear consistent with age and use.