Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy certificate_of_authenticity with grey twisted threading throughout

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

maker marked "MADLER MAINZ" on the reverse

fixed in place with the aforementioned rivets

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

7mm (w) x 33

Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy certificate_of_authenticity with grey twisted threading throughoutInstituted 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.