Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy Auction Archive Constructed of a black-painted octagonal

Constructed of a black-painted octagonal wooden base

A mint and cased example of a third reich period Police 25-Year Long Service Cross “Dienstauszeichnung für Treue Dienste in der Polizei”

maroon felt in the voided area of the crown

illustrating a left-facing eagle

Oberleutnant (Senior Lieutenant) Karelsky

Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy Auction Archive Constructed of a black-painted octagonalInstituted June 14, 1866. In silver, a miniature badge presenting the national emblem encircled in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, reverse bearing a long singular screwpost, brass screwplate included, the badge measures 23. 37 mm (w) x 31. 47mm (h), remnants of gilt on the wreath, wreath bow at 6 oclock has been disfigured, the badge remains in fine condition.