Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy GTRexclude Captain John A

Captain John A

measuring at 13

This may be a trial piece

8 grams (inclusive of ribbon and mount)

with minor period enamel contact

Russia, Imperial. A Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy GTRexclude Captain John AInstituted 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.