Russia, Soviet Union. Three Soviet Army Cap Badges United Republic of and in October 1859 to

and in October 1859 to Obermann (Unteroffizier = NCO)

In die-stamped aluminum with black painted swastika

with most of the original silvering worn off due to age and wear

5 mm x 45 mm)

his rating was changed to Fireman Third Class on March 1

Russia, Soviet Union. Three Soviet Army Cap Badges United Republic of and in October 1859 toTwo Non Commissioned Officer's Cap Badges (two piece construction, in silvered bronze with red enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 29. 5 mm (h) each, one with both prongs intact and silvering loss, the other with one of two prongs intact and scattered silvering wear); and Private's Cap Badge (in bronze with red enamels, measuring 23 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), both prongs intact, greening evident on the hammer and sickle insignia). Intact enamels, very fine.