Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge Hold It was founded to reward

It was founded to reward individual acts of distinction and bravery or acts of significant service and merit by members of the Armed forces and Civil Guard

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Nineteenth Century Army Eagle Cap Badge (in die-stamped copper

measuring 109 mm wide x 320 mm in length

the case with a balsa wood finish

Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge Hold It was founded to rewardA Soviet artillery proficiency badge, constructed of bronze, consisting of a shield decorated with oak leaves on either side, with a pair of crossed cannons at the base and a central Hammer and Sickle in gilt, the reverse with a threaded screw post accompanied by a backing plate, unmarked, measuring 34. 2 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (l), weighing 21. 78 grams, in near very fine condition.