Description
number 137294
gilded obverse centre featuring Romanian Eagle on a red enamelled background
with metal backing
(Wehrmacht Insignien)
marked "PLATE"
Russia, Imperial. A Kexholm Regiment Of The Imperial Guard Badge Archive number 137294Two piece construction, white patinated silver cross base with a recessed cross placed at the junction of the arms, the recessed cross bearing the gilt cypher of Peter the Great, the regiment's founder, and held in place via two prongs on the reverse, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 55. 7 mm (h), with screwback, wear and light contact evident in the white patination, better than very fine. Footnote: The white cross was originally etched on stone by Peter I