Russia, Soviet Union. A General Military School Graduation Badge GTRexclude along its collar

along its collar

measuring 45 mm x 18 mm

stating that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Baker

the reverse with an inscription of “XXXX ANNORUM” (“40 YEARS”) circumscribed by an additional inscription of “SIGNUM LABORIS FIDELITER PERACTI” (“SIGN OF FAITHFUL WORK”)

He is buried in Upton Wood Cemetery

Russia, Soviet Union. A General Military School Graduation Badge GTRexclude along its collarConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled diamond, overlaid by a central red enameled five pointed star, bearing a silvered Soviet coat of arms, the reverse with a screw and backplatem maker marked for the Soviet Mint, measuring 26. 48 mm (w) x 46. 90 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.