Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint visually-hidden with the inscription in Ge’ez

with the inscription in Ge’ez “Haile Selassie the First”

Fletcher signed his CEF Attestation Paper as a Driver (2522642) with the 79th Depot Battery

sticker residue on the inside lid

8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

measuring at 28

Russia, Soviet Union. A Rare Graduation Badge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Corps Academy, by the Moscow Mint visually-hidden with the inscription in Ge’ezConstructed of gilded brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a red enameled shield bearing a central gilt inscription of (DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS USSR), situated above gilded academic palms and topped by a gilded Soviet coat of arms, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, maker marked with the logo of the State Mint in Moscow, measuring 24 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: