Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 United Republic of (F) Nachtaufklärungsstaffel at the time

(F) Nachtaufklärungsstaffel at the time of his death

having stated his birth year as two years earlier (1897 and not 1899)

in leather case of issue)

measuring 57 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 United Republic of (F) Nachtaufklärungsstaffel at the timeConstructed of bronze and red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star bearing a Hammer and Plow on the obverse, within a partial laurel and oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse with a threaded screw post, a backing plate, and a threaded nut, unmarked, measuring 40. 0 mm (w) x 49. 1 mm (l), in fine condition.