Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 Auction Archive 72 mm x 79

72 mm x 79

Short days ago / We lived

circa 1860-1880 period manufacture

Chipping evident in the black enamels on two of the Armband Shields

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Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 Auction Archive 72 mm x 79Constructed 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.