Serbia, Kingdom. Military Academy Graduate Badge, “Краљевско-српска војна академија 1850–1880” visually-hidden to protect the wearer’s neck

to protect the wearer’s neck from the elements

A Mecklenburg Service Cross 1914

embossed with “Tapferkeitsauszeichnung 2

2 grams inclusive of ribbon

84 mm (w) x 57

Serbia, Kingdom. Military Academy Graduate Badge, “Краљевско-српска војна академија 1850–1880” visually-hidden to protect the wearer’s neckSilver, multi piece, oval laurel wreath with crossed swords at base, central crowned double headed Serbian eagle bearing the state arms. Broad inscribed cartouche around the eagle reading, in Cyrillic and exactly as on the piece: 1850 1880 or "Royal Serbian Military Academy 18501880" in English. Plain reverse with long vertical pin and catch. Approx. 57 44 mm. Deep, even patina; minor edge wear; straight, functional hardware. Instituted in 1880 under