Russia, Soviet Union. A Workers' and Peasants' Militia Sleeve Badge Auction presenting French eagle hallmark denoting

presenting French eagle hallmark denoting fineness of minimum

featuring a retractable lid opening with three brass hinges secured in place with magnetic metal rivets

It features a 23 cm-long

consisting of a ball-tipped enameled white and blue Maltese Cross in bronze gilt

Russia, Soviet Union. A Workers' and Peasants' Militia Sleeve Badge Auction presenting French eagle hallmark denotingA Workers and Peasants Militia (RKM) sleeve badge, constructed of magnetic iron with multi coloured enamels, the reverse retaining two attachment prongs demonstrating period repair, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), demonstrating some chipping to the enamels and a consistent patina to the base metal, in better than very fine condition.