Russia, Imperial. A Kexholm Regiment Of The Imperial Guard Badge Archive number 137294

number 137294

with metal backing

28 victories

(Wehrmacht Insignien)

including four Austria-Hungary Medal for Bravery ribbons (one displays a single bar)

Russia, Imperial. A Kexholm Regiment Of The Imperial Guard Badge Archive number 137294Two piece construction, white patinated silver cross base with a recessed cross placed at the junction of the arms, the recessed cross bearing the gilt cypher of Peter the Great, the regiment's founder, and held in place via two prongs on the reverse, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 55. 7 mm (h), with screwback, wear and light contact evident in the white patination, better than very fine. Footnote: The white cross was originally etched on stone by Peter I