United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Auction Two Soviet Excellent Railway Track

Two Soviet Excellent Railway Track Maintenance Badges

mounted to five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback

overlaying a stylized machine-embroidered black cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground

one with a Baden Carl Friedrich Merit Cross

as very few were produced during the war

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Commander Auction Two Soviet Excellent Railway TrackInstituted June 4, 1917. Military Division. A Commander decoration, in silver gilt with light blue and red enamels, surmounted by a small crown, plain reverse, measures 62. 3 mm (w) x 85. 1 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, light wear and gilt loss, enamels intact, remains in extremely fine condition.