Badge "Excellent artillerist" model 1942

Original sign in great collectable condition. In the prewar years, there were some signs of the honors with which young people were encouraged for army training. After the outbreak of the second world war, these signs began to have a deeper meaning, they are awarded to people for achievements in the fight against the Nazi invaders. These icons were produced for different types of troops, and was made in the same style. Among them is the badge "Excellent gunner", whose establishment took place 21.05.1942 G.

The badge was intended for award to ordinary soldiers and Junior commanders. It is awarded to soldiers who have demonstrated that they can wield anti-tank gun or weapon, able to carefully mask the guns and keep it off, with the result that they suffered significant damage to the enemy. The award was an honor, she was presented in a festive atmosphere. In the spring of 1957, a system of awards of the country has changed and the sign "Excellent artillerist" as the rest of the icons are the standouts were abolished.

To design counters, were attracted 2 artist: Kuznetsov, Dmitriev. Stalin personally reviewed the proposed designs. From several options, he chose the figure Kuznetsova.

The badge is made in the form of a triangular shield. On the sides of the cutouts, on top of the curl. Behind him placed a wreath of oak leaves. In the middle of corn round locket, covered with ruby enamel. On it — the hammer and sickle. On the edge of the medallion strip, covered with white enamel. It caused Golden letters, the name of the icon: "EXCELLENT ARTILLERIST". Words are separated by 5-pointed Golden star. Downstairs — 2 crossover old cannons. Clothing badge was attached by means of screw fastening. Minted badge made of tombac, which is a alloy of copper and zinc. Sizes — 46×37 mm. There are several varieties of it. In the first instance of the hammer and sickle was applied, and later they became one-piece.

The description of the mark taken from here: http://onagradah.ru/znachok-otlichnyjj-artillerist/