Russia, Imperial. An Officer's Militia Badge, C.1910 Buy Now center applique in Gold and

center applique in Gold and enamels

die-holes placed on either side

The Merit Cross "1849" was instituted on December 2

Footnote: Approximately only five to six of these badges are known to exist

measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

Russia, Imperial. An Officer's Militia Badge, C.1910 Buy Now center applique in Gold andA silvered bronze crowned two headed eagle with the dates "1811" and "1911" flanking the crown, mounted to a base consisting of a wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves and surmounted by a crown, a red enamelled shield bearing a Gold "C" on the eagles' chest, Gold cyphers on either side mounted to the wings, the letters "M" and "B" mounted to the ribbon at the base, 37. 5 mm x 54. 7 mm, screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear,