Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Voroshilov Sharpshooter Badge, II. Grade, Red Army “RKKA” Variant Republic of the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment

the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment near Portsdown

Schwertner

1927 ANNO V" above

A 1932 Reichs Jugendtag celebratory badge

Gungl’s duty station was the SS-Ers

Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Voroshilov Sharpshooter Badge, II. Grade, Red Army “RKKA” Variant Republic of the Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment( ). Instituted in 1932. Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse with a central red enameled 5 pointed Soviet star with a sharpshooter superimposed on the badge, with a red enameled banner on a circular badge inscribed with PKKA, the reverse with a threaded post and backing plate, marked with the maker mark of the Moscow Mint, measuring 53. 2 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (l), a scarce badge in fine condition.