Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas I Regimental Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac while the SA insignia exhibits

while the SA insignia exhibits extensive contact and colour fading

It was originally founded in 1614

Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a black leather strap which is looped for belt suspension

with gold plated chrysanthemum in the centre of obverse and inscribed “banzai” (meaning 10

Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas I Regimental Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac while the SA insignia exhibitsA graduate badge from the Nikolaev Engineering School in St. Petersburg, Russia. A white enameled brass cross, hexagonal centerpiece in red and black enamels bearing the cipher of Tsar Nicholas I, reverse screw back inscribed with the name ., evidence of enamel damage restoration, late War period c. 1916 7, in fair condition. .