Description
Vintage steel watch bracelet
MADE IN USSR!
Vintage Soviet Military ID Watch Bracelet – Stainless Steel
This is an authentic piece of Cold War-era militaria: a stainless steel watch bracelet designed for personal identification. These bracelets were iconic among Soviet personnel, often serving as a soldier’s unofficial “dog tag” during the conflict in Afghanistan and other regional deployments.
Key Features
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Identification Ready: The central buckle features three distinct horizontal lines, specifically designed for a soldier to have their Name, Surname, and Patronymic professionally etched or hand-scratched.
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Medical Designation: One side of the buckle is stamped with “0(I)Rh(+)”, indicating the wearer’s blood type (Type O Positive). In the Soviet medical system, Roman numerals were used alongside the AB0 system.
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Military Aesthetic: The links are accented with embossed stars, a classic symbol of the Soviet Red Army.
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Construction: Durable, flexible stainless steel links with a fold-over clasp. It is designed to fit standard vintage Soviet watches (such as Vostok, Raketa, or Poljot).
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Condition: Vintage condition with a natural patina that tells a story. The steel shows light wear consistent with age and potential field use.
Historical Significance
Known informally as “Afghan” bracelets, these were often more reliable for identification than the standard-issue paper IDs or metal “death capsules” (shmortals) used at the time. A soldier’s blood type on their wrist was a critical, life-saving detail for field medics during the chaotic mountain warfare of the 1980s.
Technical Specifications:
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Material: Stainless Steel (Stal)
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Origin: USSR / Soviet Union
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Compatibility: Universal lug ends for vintage watches
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Markings: Blood Type 0(I)Rh(+)
Condition: pre-owned*, good
*NOTE: The buckle is currently blank (no name etched – considered “Unissued” personalization
All collectable bracelets are inspected for structural integrity and cleaned in ultra sound before selling
Description:
Material: stainless steel
Size: up to 150mm
Lug width: 18mm
Comes in ziplock bag, without tags.
This watch ships from 🇺🇦Ukraine with tracking number
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