Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Hold flanked atthe left and right

flanked atthe left and right by oak leaf sprigs with acorns

red cotton backer

and with its original black paper backing still intact

with one half of the hoist edge featuring a hollow channel for suspension

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Hold flanked atthe left and rightInstituted December 27, 1894. In bronze gilt, a central monogram of Alexander III surrounded by a set of laurels, the reverse bears a single screwpost with a replacement back plate and screw plate, measures 43. 07 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighs 27. 89 grams, heavy gilt wear, dark patina, a very rare badge in very fine condition. Footnote: A badge for adjutants General, staff and chief officers appointed to the retinue of His Imperial Majesty Alexander