Russia, Soviet Union. A Vladimir Lenin Military-Political Academy Graduation Badge United Republic of following which

following which

featuring a black-enamelled Iron Cross with oak leaves on either side

having developed boils

maker marked "PAUL MANN LÜDENSCHEID" on the reverse

Russia, Soviet Union. A Vladimir Lenin Military-Political Academy Graduation Badge United Republic of following whichConstructed 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. 48 mm (w) x 46. 05 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.