RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BADGE, 11 FANAGORISKY REGIMENT, 1911

Russian Imperial Badge of 11th Fanagorisky Grenadier Regiment of the Generalissimo Prince Suvorov
Gold Ismail cross with gold raised polished borders beneath the gold Imperial crown. On the upper ray of the cross is the gold cypher of the Emperor Nicholas II and on the lateral rays are the gold cyphers of the Empress Catherine II and the Emperor Nicholas I beneath gold Imperial crowns.
inside: the wreath on the St. GEORGY ribbon is the silver bas - relief bust of A.V. Suvorov.
The badge hallmarked 84 and BP in Cyrillic. the
SIZE: 45 x 53 mm, weight 25.21 g.
ESTIMATE PRICE: $4000 - $5000.
REFERENCE: V.Kempf. Regimental Badges of Imperial Russia, catalogue, 2012, item 1.4.12.10, R4, price in VF condition is $18.000 - please see the screenshot (Catalogue is selling on lot #1000). Wire transfer, Check or Money Order payment are also available.
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WIKIPEDIA: A grenadier was originally a specialized soldier, first established as a distinct role in the mid-to-late 17th century, for the throwing of grenades and sometimes assault operations. At that time grenadiers were chosen from the strongest and largest soldiers. By the 18th century, dedicated grenade throwing of this sort was no longer relevant, but grenadiers were still chosen for being the most physically powerful soldiers and would lead assaults in the field of battle. Grenadiers would also often lead the storming of fortification breaches in siege warfare, although this role was more usually fulfilled by all-arm units of volunteers called forlorn hopes, and might also be fulfilled by sappers or pioneers.