Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class Archive Minesweeper War Badge- an early

Minesweeper War Badge- an early manufactured badge in tombac

35 mm x 40 mm x 56 mm)

Emphasis was given to physical fitness

410 Squadron in January 1949

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order Of The Patriotic War, Ii Class Archive Minesweeper War Badge- an earlyInstituted in 1942. Type III (1985 Issue). In silver with red and white enamels, concave reverse, Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "2395499" on the reverse, measuring 44. 7 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), screwback, tiny chip and discolouration evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War as instituted on May 20, 1942 and awarded to those who