Bidspirit auction | Collection of 31 Soviet naval

Collection of 31 Soviet naval diver and underwater service badges - Collection of 31 Soviet naval diver and underwater service badgesm mostly connected with naval diving units of the USSR Navy and related special forces or underwater operations units. Main themes visible in the badges: 1. Naval diving service (Diver) Many badges feature the classic heavy diving helmet, symbolizing Soviet naval divers. Examples include inscriptions such as: Naval Diving Instructor Deep-Sea Diver Association of Divers These were typically issued to: qualified divers diving instructors deep-water specialists working with naval engineering or submarines. 2. Naval special forces (speznaz) Several badges include references to naval spetsnaz units, recognizable by: diver with fins underwater equipment naval flags and anchors. Examples: Naval Spetsnaz of the Northern Fleet Naval Special Forces These units performed: reconnaissance sabotage underwater demolition special operations. 3. Unit and base insignia Some badges refer to specific bases or units, for example: a major Northern Fleet submarine base anniversary or commemorative badges for naval units. 4. Diver class badges The row of round blue badges with diver helmets appears to represent diver qualification badges, often showing specific diver groups or training courses. 5. Anniversary / commemorative badges The bottom row shows ”LX” (60 years) badges for naval diving or special units. Materials and production Typical construction for these Soviet naval badges: gilded brass or tombac multicolored enamel pin-back fastening produced roughly 1960s–1980s. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS do not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on your item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. PLEASE SELECT IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR FAST, PROFESSIONAL PACKING AND SHIPPING.SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames, large fragile items or large sculptures. After paying for your item/s please call SOFE at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a shipping quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS do not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.