Russia, Soviet Union. A Steam Locomotive Manufacturing Achievement Badge, by the Moscow Mint Hold hallmarked

hallmarked

remaining near very fine or better

a sliver out of the wood to the left of the insignia where it butts the upper crossguard

and embossed with initials “AB” and “F”

measure 33mm x 35mm (for white participants)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Steam Locomotive Manufacturing Achievement Badge, by the Moscow Mint Hold hallmarkedConstructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse in the shape of an oval train wheel, depicting a steam locomotive during travel superimposed on white enamels, with a banner above and below describing the badge, the reverse is plain, with a screw post, missing its threaded backing plate, unmarked but likely manufactured by the Moscow Mint, measuring 26. 5 mm (w) x 38. 4 mm (l), weighing 11. 16 grams, in better than fine