Russia, Soviet Union. An “Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Ministry of Coal Industry of the USSR” Badge certificate_of_authenticity in bronze gilt with enamels

in bronze gilt with enamels riveted eagle

on loan to the Royal Canadian Navy

in very good condiiton

1919 in Montreal

featuring an extremely sharp 105 mm long magnetic metal blade attached to a 78 mm long wooden grip

Russia, Soviet Union. An “Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Ministry of Coal Industry of the USSR” Badge certificate_of_authenticity in bronze gilt with enamelsConstructed of bronze and enamels, depicting a coal worker holding a pneumatic hammer in one hand while wielding a flag bearing a profile of Stalin and Lenin looking left, the reverse with a threaded screw post and a non matching screw plate, unmarked, measuring 27. 11 mm (w) x 39. 9 mm (l), in fine condition.