Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac illustrating the initials "FJI" (Franz

illustrating the initials "FJI" (Franz Joseph I) overlaying an anchor

and bearing two hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire gulls above oak leaf branches of identical construction

Warman had to retire with a gun jam and whilst being engaged by 3 enemy machines only escaped by firing his Very flares at them

In the south

constructed of golden-yellow wool with cardboard reinforcements

Russia, Soviet Union. An Artillery Proficiency Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac illustrating the initials "FJI" (FranzA Soviet artillery proficiency badge, constructed of bronze, consisting of a shield decorated with oak leaves on either side, with a pair of crossed cannons at the base and a central Hammer and Sickle in gilt, the reverse with a threaded screw post accompanied by a backing plate, unmarked, measuring 34. 2 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (l), weighing 21. 78 grams, in near very fine condition.