Russia, Soviet Union. A Civil “Ready for Defense” Cap Badge visually-hidden 1917 at Spadina

1917 at Spadina

probably by the self-styled Prince Pierre Amoroso of Aragon who was imprisoned for fraud late in life

accompanied by two small paper flags which have separated from their original wooden poles (which are included)

insignia in bronze with blue and white enamels

Russia, Soviet Union. A Civil “Ready for Defense” Cap Badge visually-hidden 1917 at SpadinaConstructed of bronze with red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star, the obverse depicting a shield with dual hammers and a canister gas mask superimposed on the star, the reverse with one of the attachment prongs intact (the other broken off), unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 33. 4 mm (l), in fine condition.