Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic felt dizzy one night

felt dizzy one night

the reverse in postcard format and bearing lengthy handwritten inscriptions dated 13 May 1915

missing its pinback and part of the hinge

the helmet plate features a double headed eagle with shield of Franz Joseph I

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic felt dizzy one nightConstructed 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: