For your consideration is the Gold wreath of laurel branches with plaited bunches of grapes. On the wreath is laid a gold double-headed eagle beneath three gold Imperial crowns with gold ribbons falling from under the large Imperial crown. On the coat of arms is a silver wavy ribbon with the dates 1577 and 1877 in dark-blue enamel. Below the coat of arms are the crossed sabre and mace and at their point of intersection is a gold Caucasian cross. The size is 42 - 47 mm, weight is 14,36 g. (with nut), 15,65 g. (without nut). Condition is XF +. Last 10 years the same badge was appeared in 2005 at auction Gelos (Russia, Moscow, auction #30). It was sold for $28.000 (three years ago !!). Second times the same badge was sold in Morton&Eden, 2006, auc.24 lot 1082, VF 12000 GBR ($24000). Reference: V.Kempf. REGIMENTAL BADGES of IMPERIAL RUSSIA, item 2.5.18.10, R4, price in VF condition is $16.000. Please look at HERE. Estimate price is $7.000 - $8.000. Combined shipping is available. Our Buyer's Premium is ZERO - 0% !! Start price is $1. Our reserve price is VERY LOW !!

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