Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint United Republic of the text on the front

the text on the front cover and the spine

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a buckle with a horizontal pinback

the double Sig runes of the SS

under the name of Adolph C

with the sailor's right foot resting upon a plaque inscribed "U

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint United Republic of the text on the frontConstructed of gilded brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled shield bearing a central gilt inscription of (DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS USSR), situated above gilded academic palms and topped by a gilded Soviet coat of arms, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, maker marked with the logo of the State Mint in Moscow, measuring 24 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: