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Belarusian SSR (BSSR) “Excellent Worker of Druzhina” badge - $15 (Aurora)
condition:
excellent
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What it means
The wording on the sides: “Отличный Дружинник”
translates to “Excellent Druzhinnik” (Outstanding Volunteer Patrol Member).
БССР stands for the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.
The hammer and sickle shield and laurel wreath are typical for awards recognizing civic duty.
What a “Druzhinnik” was
A Druzhina (дружина) was a volunteer citizens’ patrol group that helped:
Maintain public order
Assist police
Monitor neighborhoods, factories, and public events
Receiving the “Excellent Druzhinnik” badge meant the person performed distinguished service in these community patrol duties.
Era
Likely 1970s–1980s.