Badge "Voroshilov horseman"

Original sign in good for kopanova of the subject condition. Bronze, silvering, enamel. The sign has the shape of a white horseshoe. On the right the inscription "OSOAVIAKHIM of the USSR." The top horseshoe is a blue 5-pointed star. The man on horseback, in his hand a scarlet banner on which gold letters is written: "VOROSHILOV HORSEMAN". The fastening screw. The guarantee of authenticity.

At the beginning of 1936 in the newspaper "On guard" appeared to be urging Komsomol members and youth of the farm "don horse". They offered all young people of the Soviet Union everywhere to create cavalry mugs. These activities were timed to the X Congress of Komsomol. 02.06.1936, appeared the icon "Voroshilov horseman". Its founder was the Central Council of Osoaviakhim. The icon "Voroshilov horseman" was designed for the presentation of Osoaviakhim, which fulfilled the established norms. In addition, the sign got people who are trained to offer first aid to the horses, knowing the diseases of these animals and those who care about the foals. To wear the badge was supposed left. Appeal to the youth of the farm "don horse" resonated in all corners of the USSR. By the end of spring in the Azov-black sea Krai was created about 600 of the respective circles. To enhance the activities of the cavalry training of young people 04.03. 1936 guide osoaviahima approved standards "Voroshilov horseman". Image new icon appeared on the newspaper "On guard" already 10.07.1936 in the Spring of 1938 came the standards "Young Voroshilovsky rider". They were designed for children from 13 to 16 years. In the rules there was a care foals, and the ability to provide first aid to horses. The owner of the icon was well versed in the structure of the seat, to be able to jump on the horse and get off it. In addition, take into account whether the applicant icon to ride the different gaits and to serve as messenger, and without sentinel. Required to overcome obstacles with a minimum height of 0,6-0,7 m. In the spring of 1939 the user OSOAVIAKHIM introduced the 2nd degree "Voroshilov horseman". Training at the cavalry club is very actively conducted for the first time after the beginning of WWII. Students who have completed the training in 1942, was missing on 111 squadrons.