Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Badge for an Honoured Navigator of the USSR, by the Moscow Mint Auction Archive signed and stamped

signed and stamped

original ribbon wrapped around its original suspension hanger with pinback

where he would go on to claim another 53 victories (his 50th coming on 9 July 1942)

silver clasp on its original ribbon with pinback

hoping that they can help him out

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Badge for an Honoured Navigator of the USSR, by the Moscow Mint Auction Archive signed and stampedConstructed of nickel silver with gilt, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a rectangular mount with a reverse threaded screwpost retaining an original backplate, the obverse bearing a raised and gilded jet transport aircraft, topped by an inscription of (HONOUR NAVIGATOR) and above a laurel branch topped by gilt initials (USSR), the reverse engraved with an award number of 103 and maker marked with the logo of the State