Russia, Soviet Union. An “Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Ministry of Coal Industry of the USSR” Badge Republic of measuring 13 mm (w) x

measuring 13 mm (w) x 11 mm (h)

and measures 95 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

Knights Cross with Swords - Silver gilded

distinguished himself by outstanding meritorious service as Chief

While there are many possible causes for a coin being holed

Russia, Soviet Union. An “Excellence in Socialist Competition of the Ministry of Coal Industry of the USSR” Badge Republic of measuring 13 mm (w) xConstructed of bronze and enamels, depicting a coal worker holding a pneumatic hammer in one hand while wielding a flag bearing a profile of Stalin and Lenin looking left, the reverse with a threaded screw post and a non matching screw plate, unmarked, measuring 27. 11 mm (w) x 39. 9 mm (l), in fine condition.