Brass, enamels; measures 26.9 mm in height, 66.8 mm wide.

In excellent condition. The enamel is essentially perfect having only some microscopic contact marks unnoticeable without magnification. The gilt finish is beautifully preserved and bright on both sides. The screw post is full length, over 11.5 mm, and includes original screw plate maker-marked "MTKh Enamel Factory ".

/See Borisov, Badges of the Soviet Armed Forces, fig. 232; also Avers 8, p. 452, fig. 2118/.