Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the non-Medical Faculties of the Russian Universities, c. 1908-1917. visually-hidden First Medal is tentatively identified

First Medal is tentatively identified as a Medal of Civilian Merit: in chromed metal

with gilded silver oak leaves attached by two prongs

the obverse consisting of a central blackened and silvered 1914 Iron Cross

At 3:12 PM

Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the non-Medical Faculties of the Russian Universities, c. 1908-1917. visually-hidden First Medal is tentatively identifiedIn silver and enamels, blue enameled cross mounted on a diamond in white enamel, topped by an Imperial eagle, reverse screw pinback, enamels intact, 56 mm (h) x 24 mm (w), on the reverse of the badge, a name engraving and a kokoshnik mark denoting 1908 1926 manufacture with maker mark A for Aleksandr Fuld, near very fine condition.