Original Soviet WWII “Ready for PVHO” Osoaviakhim Dosaaf Anti-Aircraft Chemical Defense Badge (1935-1939) Category_Receiver Top Cover This was a sporting goods

This was a sporting goods company that manufactured holsters

It also has the slightly swept back crossguard

and it looks like the channels for the barrel pins were plugged and re-drilled

The black paint on the cross is very good

however the abbreviation R

Original Soviet WWII “Ready for PVHO” Osoaviakhim Dosaaf Anti-Aircraft Chemical Defense Badge (1935-1939) Category_Receiver Top Cover This was a sporting goodsOriginal Item. Only One Available. This badge was established in 1935 at the request of the Central Council of Osoaviakhim. To receive the badge, a member of the Osoaviakhim had to be a striker in production and actively work on air defense and chemical defense in his home, factory, factory, collective farm, school, institution. In addition, the awardee had to pass all the standards of "Ready for air defense" and have his own serviceable gas mask. The