Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge Auction Archive 1919 in the London Gazette

1919 in the London Gazette 31132 and in the Canadian Gazette on April 12

exhibiting scattered tarnishing

the reverse with a naval crown as well as three maple leaves and an eagle with the word “Service” in capital letters on a scroll at the base with a fleur de lis on either side of the crown

China on July 21st or to Chefoo (now Yangtai)

Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge Auction Archive 1919 in the London GazetteA Soviet artillery proficiency badge, constructed of bronze, consisting of a shield decorated with oak leaves on either side, with a pair of crossed cannons at the base and a central Hammer and Sickle in gilt, the reverse with a threaded screw post accompanied by a backing plate, unmarked, measuring 34. 2 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (l), weighing 21. 78 grams, in near very fine condition.