Russia, Soviet Union. An Army Infantry Proficiency Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse bearing an inscription

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBENWEHRWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE”)

with a folding crease evident to the top corner of the obverse

the 1st Cossack Division together with the 2nd Cossack Division was transferred to the Waffen-SS

5 mm (w) x 86 mm (h)

A scarce shoulder board

Russia, Soviet Union. An Army Infantry Proficiency Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse bearing an inscriptionA Soviet Army Infantry Proficiency badge, constructed of gilded bronze with red and white enamels, the reverse with a threaded screw post along with a threaded backing plate, marked by the Moscow Mint, measuring 35. 9 mm (w) x 45. 4 mm (l), in better than fine condition.