Silver, enamels; measures 46.0 x 26.3 mm; weighs 17.2 g without the screw plate. Riveted three-piece construction.

In excellent condition. The enamel is perfect, completely free of any noticeable wear, and exhibits a trademark beautiful quality and luster.

There is a tiny amount of wear to the highest part of the state emblem, but its details remain overall well-preserved, with a good amount of the original fire gilt finish clearly visible in recessed areas. The rivet is tight; the parts of the badge are firmly attached. The screw post is full length, well over 8 mm long me

Silver, enamels; measures 46.0 x 26.3 mm; weighs 17.2 g without the screw plate. Riveted three-piece construction.

In excellent condition. The enamel is perfect, completely free of any noticeable wear, and exhibits a trademark beautiful quality and luster.

There is a tiny amount of wear to the highest part of the state emblem, but its details remain overall well-preserved, with a good amount of the original fire gilt finish clearly visible in recessed areas. The rivet is tight; the parts of the badge are firmly attached. The screw post is full length, well over 8 mm long measured from its base, and includes an original screw plate with the Moscow Mint logo.

The "unified" Military Academy badge was introduced in 1957 replacing the academy specific badges identified by the name on the plaque. The badges were made in real silver through the end of the 50s until the cheaper Neusilber ("German silver") version appeared circa 1960. Almost needless to say, the silver version is far less common than the later issues in Neusilber.
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