Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 Hold Private John Alexander McArthur was

Private John Alexander McArthur was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal

the Wehrmacht lost two complete divisions and had another eight severely depleted

the award in question is the Iron Cross 2nd Class

obverse with central mobile swastika inside an oak leaf wreath

Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Air Force Mechanic And Technician School Graduation Badge, C.1940 Hold Private John Alexander McArthur wasConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a pair of wings with detailed feathering, topped by a red enameled five pointed star, with a central crossed hammer and wrench on top of machinery, the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the State Mint, measuring 56. 30 mm (w) x 35. 79 mm (h), some loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.