Excellence in Cinematography of the USSR breastplate

The badge “Excellence in Cinematography of the USSR” (Нагрудный значок «Отличник кинематографии СССР») was a Soviet departmental award established by the USSR State Committee for Cinematography and the Central Committee of the Trade Union of Cultural Workers. It was awarded to employees of the film industry, as well as employees of other enterprises and organizations that contributed to the development of Soviet cinematography.