Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 United Republic of are secured to the tunic

are secured to the tunic at the outer edge by stitching and at the inner edge by a pebbled

awards in generally extremely fine condition except for Hamburg cross

pinned with gilded magnetic metal numerals “13”

constructed of neusilber with ribbon

Captain Gibbons' fight to obtain reinstatement to active duty was aided by former President Theodore Roosevelt

Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 United Republic of are secured to the tunicConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a pair of wings with detailed feathering, topped by a red enameled five pointed star, with a central crossed hammer and wrench on top of machinery, the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the State Mint, measuring 56. 30 mm (w) x 35. 79 mm (h), some loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.