Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Badge of a Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic Province of China the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis”

the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis” (Latin - Sign for Praise) within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves

1944 and signed in blue ink by Major General and Commander of the 3rd Mountain Division

An earlier marriage which was planned four years ago but was not possible because of my mother who was left a widow without income needed my support

(Kavallerie Statue in Bronze)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Badge of a Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic Province of China the reverse inscribed “Signum Laudis”(c. 1955 1963 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze in the shape of a flag with red and blue enamels, the reverse with a threaded screw back consisting of a post and backing plate, marked by the Moscow Mint and numbered 27, measuring 31. 6 mm (w) x 25. 0 mm (l), a scarce badge in extremely fine condition.