Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Voroshilov Sharpshooter Badge, II. Grade, Red Army “RKKA” Variant certificate_of_authenticity with mirrored reverse roundel

with mirrored reverse roundel

greening and spotting present on the reverse

one stripe on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye indicating one wound

featuring a belt-loop with snap closure marked button to hold the knife in place

(Kaiserliche Marine Dolchkoppel für Offiziere und Decksoffiziere)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Scarce Voroshilov Sharpshooter Badge, II. Grade, Red Army “RKKA” Variant certificate_of_authenticity with mirrored reverse roundel( ). Instituted in 1932. Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse with a central red enameled 5 pointed Soviet star with a sharpshooter superimposed on the badge, with a red enameled banner on a circular badge inscribed with PKKA, the reverse with a threaded post and backing plate, marked with the maker mark of the Moscow Mint, measuring 53. 2 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (l), a scarce badge in fine condition.