Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Buy Now (Berühmt Orden vom Goldenen Flies)

(Berühmt Orden vom Goldenen Flies)

along with chipping and repair evident in the green enamels on both sides

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Pilot’s Badge by Rare “OM” Maker - Badge in silvered tombac

obverse illustrating the bust of Tsar Nicholas II above a battle scene and inscribed "S

Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Buy Now (Berühmt Orden vom Goldenen Flies)Instituted in 1909. In bronze, obverse shows a cross with imperial crown, Roman numeral L in centrepiece, anniversary dates 1859 and 1909 on the horizontal ends, two crossed swords with monogram of Alexander II and Nicholas II, 50 mm (h) x 42 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: The badge was instituted in 1909 to commemorate fifty years after the Caucasian Wars. The badge was awarded to veterans of wars in the Caucasus.