Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Friendship of Peoples Auction the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid embossed with Paulonia flowers in gold

circumscribing a manufacture date of “1940”

accompanied by its original leather belt tab

but with enough remaining to positively identify this piece as a silver grade Infantry Assault Badge

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Friendship of Peoples Auction the exterior of the lid( ). Instituted 17 December 1972. (1972 1991 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate with horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid ribbed and pebbled starburst, bearing a central red enameled five pointed star, in turn defaced by a white enameled disc bearing a gilded and enameled Soviet coat of arms, circumscribed