Russia, Soviet Union. A Vladimir Lenin Military-Political Academy Graduation Badge United Republic of with both Captain Boelcke and

with both Captain Boelcke and Lieutenant Immelmann wearing the Pour-le-Merite

one clasp: 1879

He was employed as a teacher before volunteering for Wehrmacht service on 5 October 1937

3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced suspension

73 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and integral ring)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Vladimir Lenin Military-Political Academy Graduation Badge United Republic of with both Captain Boelcke andConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled diamond, overlaid by a central red enameled five pointed star, bearing a silvered Soviet coat of arms, above a silvered banner bearing a black Cyrillic inscription of , the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the Soviet Mint, measuring 26. 48 mm (w) x 46. 05 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.