Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER EMPIRE BADGE

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN SILVER EMPIRE BADGE OF HUSSAR REGIMENT - An antique Russian silver Empire Badge of eleventh Izyumsky Hussar Regiment. It is approved on December 15, 1908 in memory of 250 year anniversary of a regiment. The badge represents a four pointed cross with the widened ends. On the ends of a cross of a monogram: on lower the tsar Alexey Mikhaylovich, on left Catherine II, on right Alexander I, on top Nicholas II. In the center, in the circle bordered with the laurel wreath covered with white enamel, dates: 1651 year of foundation of a regiment,1765 year of formation of Izyumsky Hussars from Izyumsky Cossack Suburban, 1807 year of battle at Preysish Eylau and 1907 year of renaming of a regiment from dragoon in hussar. The badge is topped with an imperial crown. Hallmarked on the backside with the manufacturer and an 84 silver Russian standard. Russian Imperial Badges And Military Decorations For Collectors. Total weight: 23.8 g. Dimensions 2 x 1 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.