Russia, Imperial. A Centennial For The Counsel Of Ministers 1802-1902 Table Medal Newly Listed a badge he likely purchased

a badge he likely purchased as a replacement after the War

with a patch of field-grey wool bearing a reinforced buttonhole stitched around the latter

measuring 95 mm (w) x 192 mm (h)

stamped in black ink "SIGNAL CORPS PHOTO / PLEASE CREDIT / RELEASED BY AUTHORITY OF THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC RELATIONS OR BY THEATRE PRESS CENSOR" and "SCHOOL OF PERSONNEL" with "574" in handwritten black ink and inscribed "Stauffer" in pencil

original screws on either side of throat

Russia, Imperial. A Centennial For The Counsel Of Ministers 1802-1902 Table Medal Newly Listed a badge he likely purchasedA large table medal in bronze, obverse presenting the left facing profiles of Nicholas II and Alexander I, the reverse presents a book with Cyrillic script atop a wreath with the crowned Russian double headed eagle, surrounded by a Cyrillic inscription, measures 64. 14mm (w) x 694. 22mm (h), weighs 131. 1grams, dark patina, minimal wear, overall very fine condition.