Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years GTRexclude Kozhedub graduated from Chuguev Military

Kozhedub graduated from Chuguev Military Air School in 1941

measuring approximately 30mm in diameter

the obverse bearing a blue enameled ring bearing a Russian Cyrillic inscription of “КОМПАНІЯ ДВЕНСКО-ВИТЕБСКОЙ ЖЕЛ-ДОР” (“DVISNK-VITEBSK RAILWAY COMPANY”)

with The Canadian Bank of Commerce insignia on the front cover

a unique commemorative piece in extremely fine condition

Germany, NSDAP. A Long Service Award, III Class for 10 Years GTRexclude Kozhedub graduated from Chuguev Military(Dienstauszeichnung der NSDAP, III. Kasse fr 10 Jahre). Instituted 2 April 1939. (1939 1945). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms joined through the quadrants by stylized rays, the obverse bearing a central circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon and overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the