Boy Howdy Posted January 19, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 19, 2022 I know the jump wings are Cuban but I don't know if the medal is Cuban or Soviet. I'm guessing with the 1962 date it has something to do with the Cuban Missile Crisis. The patch feels like felt on the front. Don't know if it is real or Memorex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 19, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2022 Nice stuff. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted January 19, 2022 Thanks Rich A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted January 20, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2022 Hi there i don't put 2 cents on the patch, too many repro in recent years invaded the market. Legit para badge. I've searched for the soviet medal but i didn't find any references Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted January 20, 2022 Thank you Pride. Just noticed your Golani Brigade insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted January 21, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 21, 2022 yes, just a little tribute to the brave guys who defending a land that i have in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted January 21, 2022 A good friend of mine was there for Lebanon II. Retired a Sergeant Major. Am Israel Chai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted January 21, 2022 the side with the flags translates to "Warrior Internationalist" roughly the other side translates to "defender of the Cuban Revolution 1962" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted January 22, 2022 Found this old auction online. Apparently this medal may be for Soviet "Advisors" who were in Cuba advising during the Bay of Pigs invasion. https://www.lot-art.com/auction-lots/LOT-OF-2-RUSSIAN-MEDALS-VIETNAM-and-BAY-OF-PIGS/2732-russian_medal-16.9.17-affiliated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digi-Shots Posted March 7, 2022 Share #10 Posted March 7, 2022 Just saw this thread.. I have a similar medal, same writing, but the colors are reversed on the ribbon. ??? Sorry, thought I attached photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Howdy Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Digi-Shots said: Just saw this thread.. I have a similar medal, same writing, but the colors are reversed on the ribbon. ??? Sorry, thought I attached photos Russian quality control. Maybe the ribbon is backwards on one of ours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digi-Shots Posted March 8, 2022 Share #12 Posted March 8, 2022 There’s one on eBay that has the same pattern as yours… I’m thinking mine mightnbe a quality control thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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