Russia, Empire. A Badge for University Graduates of Non-medical Faculties, c. 1900. United Republic of all with dual push pins)

all with dual push pins)

Oshima and the Camp Commandant himself

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R

in turn bearing a central detailed edelweiss with a centrepiece consisting of a multi-coloured enameled HJ insignia

Russia, Empire. A Badge for University Graduates of Non-medical Faculties, c. 1900. United Republic of all with dual push pins)In silver and enamels, obverse shows a blue enamelled cross topped by Imperial eagle, reverse screw pinback, maker mark, evidence of chipping on obverse white enamel, 63. 9 mm (h) x 32. 7 mm (w), on the reverse of the badge, a kokoshnik mark denoting pre 1908 manufacture with indecipherable assay mark, and a maker mark, possibly denoting Artemi Vasilev Blochin. Marked on the backplate with a partial kokoshnik head and a maker mark, possibly denoting