Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy certificate_of_authenticity He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (451233) with the 58th Infantry Battalion

fourth badge is gilt metal with red and light blue enamels

7mm (w) x 33

presenting light overall creasing and the upper right corner of the front cover missing

with grey twisted threading throughout to give the eagle’s wings more definition

Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy certificate_of_authenticity He signed his Attestation PaperInstituted June 14, 1866. In silver, a large convex badge presenting the national emblem encircled in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, reverse bearing a long singular screwpost, marked zolotnik mark 84 indicated 875 silver content, maker mark at 6 oclock, inclusive of the backplate and screwplate, both marked and bear a kokoshnik, measures 46. 38mm (w) x 59. 35 mm (h), weighs 43. 45 grams, dark patina, in extremely fine condition.