Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse in postcard format

the reverse in postcard format and bearing lengthy handwritten inscriptions dated 13 May 1915

a second postcard depicting the same Gebirgsjäger illustration as part of a different series

Guevara soon rose to prominence among the insurgents

measuring 81 mm (w) x 129 mm (h- inclusive of cloud and star suspension and integral ring)

The hilt is in brass and features a wooden grip with slanted ribs and a simple pommel

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the reverse in postcard formatConstructed of gilded brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled shield bearing a central gilt inscription of (DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS USSR), situated above gilded academic palms and topped by a gilded Soviet coat of arms, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, maker marked with the logo of the State Mint in Moscow, measuring 24 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: