Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 Hold now a Major General

now a Major General

including an Arbeitsbuch (Work Book) named to Georg Zwiggner

53 mm (w) x 49

he embarked for France on July 16th and was taken on strength by the 3rd Infantry Battalion at Boulogne the following day

the obverse with a silvered helmet on a silvered and black enamelled base reading “1921” with two oak leaves directly above

Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 Hold now a Major GeneralConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a pair of wings with detailed feathering, topped by a red enameled five pointed star, with a central crossed hammer and wrench on top of machinery, the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the State Mint, measuring 56. 30 mm (w) x 35. 79 mm (h), some loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.