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Medals, Badges & Uniforms
A historically fascinating selection of war and military related items and collectibles.

KGB badge and booklet
If you'd like to know where all the money in the checkbook is going or where junior was 'til all hours last night, flash your KGB badge and ID booklet and let the interrogations begin. Intricately enameled brass badge features "Honorable worker of the KGB, USSR," in Russian with screw-back. Produced at the St. Petersburg mint. 1 7/8". The red leatherette KGB ID booklet has room for photo and lines for your name. 4"x2½".
Retails for: $49.00

Enameled Russian Naval officer's insignia
Enameled Russian Naval officer's insignia. Approx. 1½
Retails for: $39.00

Submariner's badges (2)
Like the elusive Akula subs, these Soviet-era submariner badges aren't easy to find. We were pleased that a few surfaced in a naval supply depot near Kronshtadt. Emblazoned with hot-baked, enameled stars. Gold-tone officer's badge features screw back; silver-tone enlisted man's badge has dual-pin attachment. 2½".
Retails for: $49.00

Russian Air Force garrison cap
Straighten that cap, flyboy! Pick up an authentic Russian Air Force enlisted man's flight cap and you can pretty much skip Russian Air Force basic training! Genuine Russian military surplus in unissued, perfect condition. Wool with sewn-in headband. Enameled insignia of new Russian military. A must for the military history buff and sure to be a sought-after collectible. Size 58.
Retails for: $49.00

East German garrison cap
Rare East German headgear. Immediately after the fall of the Wall, virtually all items with East German markings were either burned in celebration or snapped up by savvy collectors. We’ve just uncovered a small cache of Garrison Caps replete with the highly collectible DDR crest. Garrison cap features an embroidered DDR crest. Medium Size.
Retails for: $59.00

Authentic Russian VSR beret
Authentic Russian VSR headgear. Keep your head covered with world-renowned Voruzhenny Sil Rossi (the Armed Forces of Russia), VSR camo. Beret features vent holes, fine adjustment strings and stain-resistant headband. (small)
Retails for: $49.00

Russian Navy garrison cap
Hey sailor, straighten that cap! Pick up an authentic Russian Navy enlisted man's garrison cap and you can pretty much skip boot camp in the North Sea! Genuine Russian military surplus in unissued, perfect condition. Wool with sewn-in headband. Enameled insignia of new Russian military. A must for the military history buff and sure to be a sought-after collectible. Sizes available: 56, 57, 58, 59 -- size requested upon checkout.
Retails for: $69.00

East German paratrooper helmet
Your chute is sure to open wide when you get your hands on this steel, East German Fallschirmjäger (paratrooper) helmet. Date stamped before the fall of the wall; in excellent, unissued condition. Supple leather ear covers, chinstrap and internal suspension. Original, mint-condition camo netting included.
Retails for: $89.00

Soviet Infantryman's Rank Badges (4)
During the glory days of the USSR, Soviet soldiers were awarded a series of four badges. Brass, decorated with hot-baked enameling and in the shape of a shield. Hammer and sickle insignia inside a red star. Badge 3 was awarded first, followed by 2 and 1. Only a select few soldiers received the fourth and highest badge - designated "M" for "Master." We have just 50 complete sets, each in a velvet-lined, presentation case. Set of four.
Retails for: $79.00

Austrian three-piece helmet
Nowadays, helmets are made from Kevlar or any number of new-fangled materials. These, built in the '60s for Austrian foot soldiers, recall the days when you could actually boil coffee in the "steel pot". Exterior netting accepts foliage for regional camouflaging. Comes complete with lightweight inner helmet with adjustable leather suspension and chinstrap. 4 lbs.
Retails for: $99.00

Czech officer's leather gloves
Czech officer's leather gloves. Get your hand on these toasy-warm, leather gloves, produced for Czech army officers. In pristine, unissued condition (factory tags still attached). Snug elastic wrist cuffs seal out the elements. Gusseted thumb delivers excellent dexterity. Sure to be a hot commodity. Not many available – order soon to avoid disappointment. Available in M and L. Size requested upon completed order.
Retails for: $59.00

Donald Duck sailor cap
Donald Duck Sailor Cap. Sailor caps, dubbed "Donald Ducks," with Soviet insignia and rare Baltic Fleet ribbon, yeti-like Soviet Navy ribbon or the El Dorado-esque Kirov ribbon. Let us make the selection, we guarantee you'll be pleased. Available sizes: 57, 58, 59 -- requested upon checkout.
Retails for: $89.00

Space pins (12)
Each of these enameled pins, vintage '60s-'80s, provides a rare glimpse into the Space Race, one of the 20th century's most dramatic periods. We're offering a set of 12 different pins which honor historic flights, famous cosmonauts (like Gagarin, Leonov and Tereshkova) and scientists/aerospace engineers (like Korolyov and Tsiolkovskiy). Suitable for framing. The world's most novel lapel pins! Let us make the selection (we guarantee you'll be pleased). Quantities limited. Set of 12.

Attention Collectors!
For maximum variety, consider ordering multiple sets.
Retails for: $79.00

Naval officer's parade visor hat, white
Run a tight ship (at the office or home) with you navy officer’s parade visor cap. Unissued and in perfect condition. Gold braid chinstrap. Wool with sewn-in leather head band. Enameled badge with hammer and sickle insignia. (large)
Retails for: $79.00

Enlisted man's ushanka
Enlist this hat for warmth. Genuine ushankas (officer's hats) are new, straight from the military factory in Belarus. Pull-down ear flaps or tie them on top of hat. Faux fur, quilted lining. Enlisted man's insignia included. Available in sizes M(7¼), L(7½), XL(7¾) Size will be requested upon checkout.
Retails for: $99.00

Order of Glory
Order of Glory was awarded for gallantry in combat. Each with 1 oz. pure silver and plated in 18k gold. Hand-engraved serial number and hot-baked enameling. In very fine condition. Certificate of authenticity.
Retails for: $89.00

Soviet Air Force visor cap
You'll look and feel like a Russian flying ace in your own authentic Soviet Air Force officer's visor cap. Each unissued and in perfect condition. Wool with sewn-in leather headband. Gold braid attached to brass anchor buttons. Embroidered wreath surrounds enameled badge with hammer and sickle/red star insignia of USSR. Size 57.
Retails for: $119.00

SAS fleece jacket
British SAS fleece jacket. British Special Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq swear by these Ministry of Defense-issue fleece jackets to fight off the chill of the desert nights. Brand new, never issued. Super-soft fleece wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you warm and dry. Ready for any mission with zip pockets, drawstring waist hem, knit collar and cuffs with thumbhole. Great alone or as a layering piece for extreme cold conditions. Available in sizes M, L and XL. Size requested upon completed order.
Retails for: $109.00

General's mouton wool cap
General's mouton wool cap. When Russian generals go out on winter maneuvers, you can bet they're wearing their mouton-trimmed caps. (Mouton is the softest, finest lamb's wool.) Featuring Russian "White Night" (blue woodland) camouflage pattern with General's braided band. Earflaps fold down for extra warmth. Toasty, quilted lining. Available in M, L. Size requested upon checkout.
Retails for: $129.00

Order of Red Banner of Labor
Order of Red Banner of Labor was issued for outstanding service in production, science and culture. With 1 oz. pure silver and plated in 18k gold. Hand-engraved serial number and hot-baked enameling. In very fine condition. Certificate of authenticity.
Retails for: $139.00

Bundeswehr officer's overcoat
70s-vintage Bundeswehr officer's overcoat. Winter guard duty along the Berlin Wall was a cold and grueling assignment. The West German government spared no expense and Bundeswehr officers found great comfort in these generous wool coats. Each with heavy, faux-shearling lining, double-breasted front, high collar and weather-resistant, faux-leather shoulder patch. Brass buttons. Removable hood and buttoning rear vent. Slash, breast and front pockets. One size fits most (L and XL).
Retails for: $199.00

Soviet AF officer's overcoat
Whether you're fighting off the chill at 10,000' or just stepping out to the Aviator's Club, you'll look great and feel warm in these genuine Soviet Air Force overcoats. Each 100% wool coat features brass buttons embossed with wings and propeller (symbol of Soviet/Russian Air Force), interior breast pocket, flap pockets and notched collar. Size XL.
Retails for: $279.00

B-15 flight jacket
B-15 flight jacket. Since 1944, the B-15 jacket has been standard issue to U.S. fighter pilots. Ours boasts wool knit cuffs and waistband and an updated nylon/satin shell from the Korean War era. Faux-mouton collar. Pen pockets and Army Air Corps insignia patch on sleeve. Leather tabs/snaps for securing oxygen hoses. Available in M, L, XL and XXL. Size requested upon completed order.
Retails for: $299.00

British Bobby helmet
British Bobby Helmet. The London Metropolitan Police have been wearing hard-shell police helmets like these since the 19th century. We've wrangled a few Bobby helmets from the same U.K. manufacturer that outfits the City of London Police Department. Each is fitted with an adjustable leather chinstrap, padded interior and the official emblem of the Metropolitan Police. (One size fits all.) 9"x12½".
Retails for: $299.00

Naval officer's mouton ushanka, L
These genuine ushankas, made from mouton (the softest, warmest and highest quality lamb's wool) are identical to those worn by Soviet submarine Captain Marco Ramius (Sean Connery) and his senior officers in The Hunt for Red October. Brand new, straight from the factory in Vilnius, Lithuania (Ramius's hometown), which supplied fine furs to high-ranking Soviet officers and Politburo members for 70+ years. Quilted lining. Pull down ear flaps or tie them on top of hat. Complete with rare Soviet naval officer's insignia. We have very few (and they're a fraction of the price you'd pay at a fine fur boutique or a hoity-toity department store). 7 (S), 71/4 (M), 71/2 (L), 73/4 (XL) and 8 (XXL)
Retails for: $259.00

Mikhail Gorbachev Astrakhan hat
Gorbachev's favorite hat. Mikhail Gorbachev, often seen in an Astrakhan hat just like this, changed the world with his policies of Glasnost and Perestroika. We can't guarantee you'll have the same effect on world affairs, but we guarantee you'll look sharp in this hat. The soft, 100% Persian lamb wool exterior keeps you warm, even in December in Siberia. Silky, quilted interior. Available in M (7-7 1/8), L (7 1/4-7 3/8;), XL (7½) and XXL (7¾). Size will be requested upon checkout.
Retails for: $499.00

Astrakhan wool visor cap
President Putin's favorite cap. Does the hat make the man or does the man make the hat? Pose this question to Russia's President Vladimir Putin and he'll probably insist on the latter. We say it's the former. The soft, 100% astrakhan (Persian lamb) wool exterior keeps you warm even when sailing out of the North Sea. Silky, quilted interior is a comfort to your head. Complete with all the trimmings, like embroidered "scrambled egg" visor, hammer and sickle anchor buttons, adjustable chinstrap and Russian officer's enameled insignia. In Russia, only the top brass are issued these rare caps. Available in S, M, L and XL - size requested upon checkout. Also Available! Enameled Russian officer's insignia (show on cap above), sold separately (#150417).
Retails for: $515.00

WWII bomber jacket
WWII G-1 bomber jacket. When our flyboys won the skies over Europe and the Pacific, they did it with style in their G-1 bomber jackets. Ours, from Avirex, is made of supple leather and has the same good looks, durability and warmth as the originals. Emblazoned with repro patches acknowledging the service history of our nation's best pilots. Lined with a screened WWII escape map. Back boasts a full-sized "Blood Chit", used to identify downed American pilots. Removable Mouton sheepskin collar. Slash, breast and button pockets. Knit cuffs and waistband. Vented underarms. Full zippered front with wind flap. Available in M, L, XL and XXL. Size requested upon completed order.
Retails for: $629.00

Soviet Admiral's uniform, Black
Now, you can own a uniform almost identical to the one worn by Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October. Issued but in near perfect condition, each is decorated with shoulder boards, epaulets and "fruit salad" ribbons and award medals of its original owner. Wool gabardine slacks and jacket. Sewn-in linings. Brass buttons embossed with hammer and sickle insignia of USSR. Creme colored cotton shirt. Black tie. Visor cap. Select from ivory (Summer) or black (Winter) uniforms. Please specify. We have very few.
Retails for: $1,695.00

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