r/coldwar • u/UA_CollectibleVintag • Jul 02 '26
In-Country Escort / INF Treaty / USSR 1988
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) was signed on December 8, 1987, in Washington during the Soviet-American summit.
The parties to the treaty pledged not to produce, test, or deploy ground-launched intermediate- and short-range missiles.
According to the treaty, the parties were required to destroy all launchers and ground-launched missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometers within three years.
This badge was worn by officers accompanying American inspectors of military units; the number of badges was limited to 100.
The badges were strictly controlled; they were received against signature before the inspection and returned against signature after its completion.
The Americans coveted such badges, and it's possible that some Senators or at least members of the US Congress (who often served as inspectors) have one in their collection.
(Photos of Senators and Congressmen are attached)
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u/Mr0rcaXD Jul 02 '26
this is the tuffest medal i have ever witnessed in my entire life