Bidspirit auction | Mixed group of 25 Soviet

Mixed group of 25 Soviet sports, youth, and recreational badges, mostly from 1940s–1980s USSR - Mixed group of 25 Soviet sports, youth, and recreational badges, mostly from 1940s–1980s USSR. Many relate to athletics competitions, physical fitness programs, and Soviet sport organizations. 1. Soviet sports competition badges Several badges show athletes (runner, cyclist, etc.) and the word: Championship These were typically issued for: sports championships regional or military competitions youth sport events. Examples include: running competitions cycling medals with ribbon bars. The cycling medals (gold, silver, bronze style) indicate placing in competitions. 2. DOSAAF / military sports Some badges belong to: Voluntary Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation, and Fleet. This organization promoted: shooting parachuting aviation sports physical training. Examples include: related sport badges sports rank badges. 3. Soviet sports classification badges Badges marked: Second class athlete Third class athlete These were part of the Soviet athletic ranking system, where athletes progressed through: Third class Second class First class Candidate Master of Sport Master of Sport. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS do not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on your item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. PLEASE SELECT IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR FAST, PROFESSIONAL PACKING AND SHIPPING.SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames, large fragile items or large sculptures. After paying for your item/s please call SOFE at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a shipping quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS do not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.