RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BADGE of the 6th TAURIDE GRENADIER REGIMENT for OFFICERS, 1908
Officially approved on the 15th of July, 1908.
Badge is a silver wreath of laurel and oak branches. Inside of the wreath there is a silver grenade with gold flame on the top and combined cyphers of Emperors Elizabeth Petrovna and Emperor Nicholas II (letters "E” and "P” are covered in blue and yellow enamel) topped with Imperial crown.
At the bottom of the badge is yellow-blue enamel ribbon with gold dates "1756” and "1906” with Roman numerals "CL” in the center.
SIZE: 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches (6 x 3.8 cm).
ESTIMATE PRICE: $2,500 - $3,000.
REFERENCE: V.Kempf. Regimental Badges of Imperial Russia, Catalogue, 2014, item 1.4.6.20, price in VF condition is $5,000 - please see the screenshot (CATALOGUE is selling on lot #1000).
HISTORY of SALES: Coins & Medals, 2008, auc. 54 lot 94, VF, $9,600; Moscow, Coins & Medals, 2012, auc. 75 lot 160, VF, $10,000.
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WIKIPEDIA: A grenadier was originally a specialized soldier, first established as a distinct role in the mid-to-late 17th century, for the throwing of grenades and sometimes assault operations. At that time grenadiers were chosen from the strongest and largest soldiers. By the 18th century, dedicated grenade throwing of this sort was no longer relevant, but grenadiers were still chosen for being the most physically powerful soldiers and would lead assaults in the field of battle. Grenadiers would also often lead the storming of fortification breaches in siege warfare, although this role was more usually fulfilled by all-arm units of volunteers called forlorn hopes, and might also be fulfilled by sappers or pioneers.

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