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Rare Silver Graduate's Order/Badge of Artillery Academy named after Dzerzhinsky

$830
£621.87
€724.87
CA$1,168.24
A$1,308.06GST Included
CHF 676.89
MX$14,353.89
NOK 7,892.85
SEK 7,988.02
DKK 5,418.80

About the Item

Finds such as these are incredibly rare, especially in such fine condition This badge is the Soviet military / artillery academy graduate badge, c1951 (visible inscription: “Арт. акад. им. Дзержинского” — Artillery Academy named after Dzerzhinsky). The badge has all original parts Crafted in solid silver, with exceptional attention to details: it features a red star which is a key Soviet military and ideological symbol On academy graduation badges, the star means: - The wearer completed higher military education, not basic training - They were qualified for senior command, engineering, or strategic roles - The badge was worn with pride and prestige, often for life The wreath with hammer & sickle surrounding the star reinforces: Achievement, Loyalty to the Communist Party, State recognition of merit These badges were issued in limited quantities, dating from 1930s–1950s, making them highly collectible The red star + enamel + silver construction indicates official state issue Dimensions: 48mm x 28mm In mint condition
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.89 in (48 mm)Width: 1.11 in (28 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1951
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    MELBOURNE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3412228124492

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