Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 United Republic of having stated his birth year

having stated his birth year as two years earlier (1897 and not 1899)

was serving at the front

10/16/2018 04: P(Waffen-SS Sturmbannführer Kragenspiegel)

Marked "Frontflugspange für Kampfflieger silber" on the lid

Hartwig received his final promotion to Medical NCO on November 1

Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 United Republic of having stated his birth yearConstructed of bronze and red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star bearing a Hammer and Plow on the obverse, within a partial laurel and oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse with a threaded screw post, a backing plate, and a threaded nut, unmarked, measuring 40. 0 mm (w) x 49. 1 mm (l), in fine condition.