Russia, Soviet Union. Leningrad Order of the Red Banner Air Force Engineers Academy Graduation Badge certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "BALFOUR" on the

maker marked "BALFOUR" on the reverse

making an ironic statement as a result of Italy’s declaration of war on Austria Hungary

These type of tabs were used for a short period of time in 1943

1880 - Brass

finished with a ribbed and snob-nosed finial

Russia, Soviet Union. Leningrad Order of the Red Banner Air Force Engineers Academy Graduation Badge certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "BALFOUR" on theConstructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, the obverse in the shape of an elongated diamond bearing a red enameled five pointed star with a central globe with a Hammer and Sickle surrounded by a laurel wreath, the reverse is plain, with a screw post, accompanied by its threaded backing plate, marked by the Moscow Mint, measuring 26. 4 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (l), in near very fine condition.