Lot 1667
USA. North-Russian Expedition in Archangel. The 339th Infantry Crest. 1918-1919. Badge. Silver. Blue and white enamels. Manufacturer's mark on reverse: ‘A.H. DONDERO, INC / WASH. D.C. / STERLING’. Ca. 1920’s-1930’s. Shield with polar bear walking over a field of ice. In the left upper quarter of the shield are three birdsmerletts two over one on a field of yellow. The motto in the banner across the bottom of the shield is in Russian ‘????? ???????’ and means ‘The Bayonet Decides’. Very rare earliest variation of the badge. Condition: Problem free. Estimated Value $750 - UP
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