Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed in the rank of Chief

in the rank of Chief Petty Officer and awarded the 1939-1945 Star

On July 14-15

working in a saw mill

marked "18CT" (Gold) on the reverse of the lower suspension bar

A first war period medal bar grouping of 5 awards

Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed in the rank of ChiefConstructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf weath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon defaced by Cyrillic initials ( Riga Polytechnical Institute), surrounding a double headed Imperial Russian eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, in turn bearing national and regional coats of arms, the reverse with a threaded lug retaining an original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 45. 54 mm (w) x 56. 98 mm (h),