Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Newly Listed (Ledermantel)

(Ledermantel)

measuring 170 mm in length

the obverse bearing a raised central inscription of “LANGEMARCK”

Allen was severely wounded on his right hand

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Newly Listed (Ledermantel)Constructed of gilded brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled shield bearing a central gilt inscription of (DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS USSR), situated above gilded academic palms and topped by a gilded Soviet coat of arms, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, maker marked with the logo of the State Mint in Moscow, measuring 24 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: