Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Participant’s Badge for Stalin’s Harvest Campaign Province of China pleasing both families

pleasing both families

dated 1 February 1944 in Königsberg

black grade

extremely fine condition with minor scuffing and age discolouration

two rivets on the reverse - the eagle slightly loose

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Participant’s Badge for Stalin’s Harvest Campaign Province of China pleasing both familiesConstructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled shield, bearing a raised tractor from which two wheat stalks emanate, surrounding a central raised inscription of (TO A PARTICIPANT IN STALINS CAMPAIGN FOR A HIGH HARVEST), all topped by a red enameled star, the reverse with a threaded screw post and original nut, unmarked, measuring 31 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), demonstrating minor surface flecking and scratching