Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Voroshilov Sharpshooter Badge, II. Grade, Red Army “RKKA” Variant Republic of reverse with Italian style pin

reverse with Italian style pin assembly

later renamed to 17th Aerial Division

measuring 82 mm (w) x 117 mm (h)

the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment near Portsdown

Schwertner

Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Voroshilov Sharpshooter Badge, II. Grade, Red Army “RKKA” Variant Republic of reverse with Italian style pin( ). Instituted in 1932. Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse with a central red enameled 5 pointed Soviet star with a sharpshooter superimposed on the badge, with a red enameled banner on a circular badge inscribed with PKKA, the reverse with a threaded post and backing plate, marked with the maker mark of the Moscow Mint, measuring 53. 2 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (l), a scarce badge in fine condition.