Russia, Soviet Union. An Army Artillery Proficiency Badge Hold Footnote: Ralph Bigland served as

Footnote: Ralph Bigland served as Norroy King of Arms from 1803 - 1822

In die stamped

extensive oxidation is evident throughout and the silver finish has been lost

Footnote: Pierre (Peter) Dostert was born in Montreal in 1884 and was working as a Fur Cutter before he enlsited in March 1915

Ontario on February 16

Russia, Soviet Union. An Army Artillery Proficiency Badge Hold Footnote: Ralph Bigland served asA Soviet Army Artillery Proficiency badge, constructed of gilded bronze with red and white enamels, the reverse with a threaded screw post along with a threaded backing plate, marked by the Moscow Mint, measuring 36. 4 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (l), in better than fine condition.