{"id":157489,"date":"2026-04-22T16:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sovietwatchstore.com\/?post_type=product&p=157489"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T13:30:55","slug":"vintage-soviet-afgan-stainless-steel-18mm-watch-bracelet-0irh-blood-type","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sovietwatchstore.com\/index.php\/product\/vintage-soviet-afgan-stainless-steel-18mm-watch-bracelet-0irh-blood-type\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage soviet “Afgan” stainless steel 18mm watch bracelet – 0(I)Rh(+) blood type"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Vintage steel watch bracelet
\nMADE IN USSR!<\/p>\n

Vintage Soviet Military ID Watch Bracelet \u2013 Stainless Steel<\/b><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Key Features<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    Identification Ready:<\/b> The central buckle features three distinct horizontal lines, specifically designed for a soldier to have their Name, Surname, and Patronymic<\/b> professionally etched or hand-scratched.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Medical Designation:<\/b> One side of the buckle is stamped with “0(I)Rh(+)”<\/b>, indicating the wearer\u2019s blood type (Type O Positive). In the Soviet medical system, Roman numerals were used alongside the AB0 system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Military Aesthetic:<\/b> The links are accented with embossed stars<\/b>, a classic symbol of the Soviet Red Army.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Construction:<\/b> 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).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Condition:<\/b> Vintage condition with a natural patina that tells a story. The steel shows light wear consistent with age and potential field use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Historical Significance<\/b><\/h3>\n
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    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\u2019s blood type on their wrist was a critical, life-saving detail for field medics during the chaotic mountain warfare of the 1980s.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Technical Specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      Material:<\/b> Stainless Steel (Stal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Origin:<\/b> USSR \/ Soviet Union<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Compatibility:<\/b> Universal lug ends for vintage watches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Markings:<\/b> Blood Type 0(I)Rh(+)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Condition: pre-owned*, good<\/p>\n

      *NOTE: The buckle is currently blank (no name etched –\u00a0 considered “Unissued” personalization<\/p>\n

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      All collectable bracelets are inspected for structural integrity and cleaned in ultra sound before selling<\/p>\n

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      \nDescription:<\/em><\/p>\n

      Material: stainless steel<\/i>
      \nSize: up to 150mm<\/em>
      \nLug width: 18mm<\/em><\/p>\n

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      Comes in ziplock bag, without tags.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”157496″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”zoom” css=””][vc_column_text css_animation=”bounceInLeft” css=””]This watch ships from \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6Ukraine with tracking number[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”157490″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”zoom” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Modes of payment:<\/p>\n

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      • Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)<\/li>\n
      • bitcoin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Collectable soviet made stainless steel bracelet<\/p>\n

        Featuring blood type and space for name to be\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

        MADE IN USSR!<\/p>\n

        18mm lug width, up to 150mm length<\/p>\n

        Collectable bracelets are inspected for structural integrity and cleaned in ultra sound<\/p>\n

        This watch ships from \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6Ukraine with tracking number<\/p>\n

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