Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed 1919 by the Kärntner Freiheitskämpf

1919 by the Kärntner Freiheitskämpf (Carinthian Freedom Fighters)

in the rank of Chief Petty Officer and awarded the 1939-1945 Star

the Falange insignia in raised red embroidery and outlined in gold bullion in the centre

United States Army Air Forces was awarded the Silver Star

Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed 1919 by the Kärntner FreiheitskämpfConstructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf weath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon defaced by Cyrillic initials ( Riga Polytechnical Institute), surrounding a double headed Imperial Russian eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, in turn bearing national and regional coats of arms, the reverse with a threaded lug retaining an original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 45. 54 mm (w) x 56. 98 mm (h),