Russia, Imperial. A First War Period Imperial Russian Naval Officer's Portrait consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac ring reverse with Monetny Dvor

ring reverse with Monetny Dvor mint mark and numbered "895681"

The first badge issued had the 256th Infantry Battalion designation

the badge is suspended from the silver and red enamel crown collar link

facing an equal number of reinforced button holes on the inside panel

It will be years before the section now being fought over regains a normal look

Russia, Imperial. A First War Period Imperial Russian Naval Officer's Portrait consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac ring reverse with Monetny DvorA First War Period Imperial Russian Naval Officer's Portrait Depicting eight Russian naval officers; shoulder boards marked 23; measuring 15. 5 x 11. 5 cm, mounted, showing some wear, fine.