Red Star.

[deValcourt]

Now that you mention it, Eric, the screwpost does look shortened. The cyrillic letters are "CE".

Would this one fall into the category where actual silversmiths were still finishing pre-WWII badges - and in this case orders? I'm asking to try to figure out why the "CE" are there. Though I doubt it is a maker's mark, really doubt it, it's the first thought that popped into my mind when I saw the letters. Otherwise, I have no clue what they mean.

Regardless, it's a beautiful piece.:thumbsup I'm sure the seller only wants about $25 for it, right?:rolleyes:

Phillip