Description: Soviet 1990 Badge in Commemoration of the Commissioning of the Antey-Class Nuclear Submarine (K-410 Smolensk).This is GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL badge from 1990, not a later reissue or replica!The badge is of extremely high quality, made in brass with beautiful “hot-baked” enamels, measures 36.7 mm in height x 28.0 mm in width. The sub and sailor are a separate superimposed part. The name of the project “Antey” and the date “1990” are inscribed on the red scroll. Interestingly, the actual name of the sub is not mentioned anywhere as typical of the period due to the Soviet obsession with secrecy. It is however clear from many Internet and published sources that the sub was K-410 Smolensk which was launched and commissioned in 1990.This submarine was the fifth of the Soviet Project 949А “Antey” (“Антей”) known in the West by its NATO classification Oscar-II. These fast third-generation nuclear subs were equipped with cruise missiles and torpedoes, and were designed for the specific purpose of hunting down and destroying American aircraft carriers. The Smolensk is still a part of the Russian Northern Fleet after its overhaul in 2014, currently the oldest of the Oscar-II subs to remain in service.The badge is in EXCELLENT condition, with flawless enamel and fully functional pin attachment.FREE SHIPPING (USPS 1st cl. Mail) WITHIN USA ONLY! We WILL NOT ship our eBay items outside USA.
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: Tenafly, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-10-27T19:21:05.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Category: Collectibles
Region or Culture: Russian
Type: Badge
Country: Soviet Union
Original or Reproduction: Original
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Theme: Militaria
