Russia, Soviet Union. A Frunze Military Academy Graduation Badge Hold It was while in command

It was while in command of the 3rd company that he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

A pair of Heer shoulder straps

slit in the fabric of the hinged area

5 mm x 61 mm x 23 mm

naming his next-of-kin as his brother

Russia, Soviet Union. A Frunze Military Academy Graduation Badge Hold It was while in commandConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled diamond, overlaid by a central red enameled five pointed star, bearing a silvered Soviet coat of arms, above a silvered banner bearing a black Cyrillic inscription of , the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the Soviet Mint, measuring 26. 49 mm (w) x 46. 45 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.