Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge United Republic of a gold Maltese cross with

a gold Maltese cross with black and red enamels

featuring items from the Wehrmacht

It includes its period original scabbard

measuring 35 mm in diameter)

marked on the edge with “SILBER 990 GESGESCH”

Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge United Republic of a gold Maltese cross withA 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.