Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic On May 19th

On May 19th

The handle grip consists of a single piece of curved wood wrapped in a layer of ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather

A 1935 KDF (Kraft durch Freude/Strength Through Joy) 1

they were then moved to Normandy in June that year

light brown leather buffer pad

Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic On May 19thConstructed 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.