Bidspirit auction | Collection of 16 WWII Russian

Collection of 16 WWII Russian Soviet - Collection of 16 Russian Soviet ”Excellent Specialist” badges (Otlichnik). Mostly WWII period. These were official proficiency badges awarded to soldiers and specialists who demonstrated high skill in their military specialty. Main inscription Most badges read: ”Otlichnik” — Excellent / Distinguished This indicated a serviceman who achieved high professional performance in his specialty. Examples visible in this group Several specialties can be identified: Military branches Excellent Air Defense serviceman Excellent Scout Excellent Artilleryman Excellent Tanker Excellent Submariner Excellent Torpedo Specialist Technical / support roles Excellent Medical Service Excellent Baker (military supply service) Excellent Driver Excellent Machine Gunner These show the wide range of military specialties recognized in the Soviet Army. 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.