Russia, Soviet Union. A Higher Naval School Graduation Badge United Republic of to recognize acts of outstanding

to recognize acts of outstanding bravery by members of the Italian Legion in the Spanish Civil War

Knee swelled

number B17990 officially hand stamped on reverse

was athletically inclined in Cricket

stating that he had previous military service with the Victoria Rifles and the 4th Field Company

Russia, Soviet Union. A Higher Naval School Graduation Badge United Republic of to recognize acts of outstandingConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled diamond, overlaid by a central red enameled five pointed star, bearing a silvered Soviet coat of arms, above a silvered banner bearing a black Cyrillic inscription of , the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the Soviet Mint, measuring 26. 34 mm (w) x 46. 90 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.