Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas Cavalry School Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive (GEIC3485)

(GEIC3485)

the cross is suspended by original chest ribbon on a very peculiar ring suspension

reverse centre presenting the silver gilt cypher of Carol I with blue enamel surround with coronation date May 10th 1866 and institution year of 1906

Footnote: Almond Barker was born on June 14

Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas Cavalry School Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive (GEIC3485)In silver gilt, a crowned doubled headed eagle with downward pointing wings, clutching a wreath and staff, in the center of the eagle sits a miniature star of the Order of St. Andrew, the reverse features a central screwpost with plate and screwback with dual rings, measures 42. 35mm (w) x 38. 37mm (h), weighs 22. 1 grams, hand etching, light wear, in extremely fine condition.