Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Marienkreuz des Deutschen Ritterordens)

(Marienkreuz des Deutschen Ritterordens)

1903  and began service on the sixteen gun Battleship H

The Order was established in recognition of all military personnel who participated at the Peninsular War between 1807-1814

Constructed of blackened leather

2) A Deutscher Reichskriegerbund (German National Association of Veterans) Silver Shooting Award Stick Pin

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Marienkreuz des Deutschen Ritterordens)Constructed 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: