Description: Thanks for looking! Soviet Award Badge for the "Best Udarnik of the Proletarsky Locomotive Repair Plant NKPS" Awarded to: M. P. Kaltsert Date: Nov. 7, 1932 No: 7 Workshop: Leningrad Height (without chain): 31.93 mm Height (with chain): 63.40 mm Width (star point to point): 31.35 mm Flag pole length: 36.51 mm Weight: 10.054 g Proletarsky Car Repair Plant NKPS: “Oktyabrsky Car Repair Plant (OVRZ) named after. L.M. Kaganovich NKPS, Ministry of Railways, Oktyabrsky Electric Car Repair Plant (OEVRZ) Ministry of Railways, JSC, OJSC "OEVRZ". The Proletarsky Carriage Repair Plant was created by order of the VORZ NKPS No. 252 dated June 27, 1931 on the basis of the "car part >>> (former carriage workshops founded in 1844) of the Proletarsky Locomotive Car Repair Plant. Etc. NKPS No. 15 dated January 9, 1932renamed OVRZ, in 1935-1958 it was named after L.M. Kaganovich. By Order of the Ministry of Railways No. G-23369 dated August 28, 1962, it was renamed OEVRZ. Production and repair of all-metal passenger cars, motor-unit sections, traction engines and auxiliary machines of MAF; repair and formation of wheelsets; steel casting.” Reference Source pictured: Soviet Badges, Volume 3: Labor Heroes and Shock-Workers, by Igor Sysolyatin Pg: 148 (3.256) 2022 Description of the badge: The shape of the sign is a windswept banner with a large red Star in the foreground with a superimposed steam locomotive. The overall construction consists of silver and hot baked enamel. The inscription on the banner reads: “Лучшему ударнику Пролетарского паровозоремонтного завода НКПС”. This translates to "Best Udarnik (Shock Worker) of the Proletarsky Locomotive Repair Plant NKPS". The silver chain is held together by a bent silver wire which possibly is original to the Star suspension as pictured in an unidentified vintage Russian book on Soviet badges (pictured above). However, the loop seen in Sysolyatin’s book is not present. The reverse inscription reads: “M. P. Kaltsert Nov. 7, 1932 No. 7” Please note the presence of enamel scratches, and a couple small locations where it has chipped through. This badge is exceptionally rare, and a great addition to any Soviet collection! Ultraviolet image included to show lack of modern repairs to the enamel. *** Reach out to me with any and all questions you have prior to purchase. Shipping on this item will we exceptionally well packed in an oversized box (harder to damage/lose in transit). The package will also be insured, tracked, and require signature upon delivery (this is protection for both of us). I will ship via FEDEX 3 business day shipping as they are much more appropriate/reliable for a higher value item such as this. *** Don’t purchase unless you are confident in your decision about authenticity and condition. Any additional precise measurements or additional microscope photos will happily be provided upon request. *** Be aware that all sales are final. *** The item will ship once payment clears. If no payment is received within 7 days an “item not payed” case will be opened and the item relisted.
Price: 2050 USD
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
End Time: 2024-03-05T22:54:50.000Z
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Theme: Militaria
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