Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 United Republic of Footnote: 73 Type I crosses

Footnote: 73 Type I crosses were awarded on September 22nd 1814

having stated his birth year as two years earlier (1897 and not 1899)

and two Army Flight Surgeon Badges (one in sterling silver

Footnote: The Order of the Slovakian Cross was instituted on April 8

Hartwig received his final promotion to Medical NCO on November 1

Russia, Soviet Union. A Badge of the Red Commander “Kraskom” of the Red Army, c. 1918 United Republic of Footnote: 73 Type I crossesConstructed of bronze and red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star bearing a Hammer and Plow on the obverse, within a partial laurel and oak wreath tied together at the base, the reverse with a threaded screw post, a backing plate, and a threaded nut, unmarked, measuring 40. 0 mm (w) x 49. 1 mm (l), in fine condition.