Russia, Imperial. A Military Doctor’s Badge, pre-1908 Archive he was posted to the

he was posted to the Destroyer Vimiera at the Shore Base H

Special Reserve) and posted to Oxford on October 19

measuring 56 mm x 56 mm

was pulled down and melted down to provide the bronze for the recast equestrian statue of Henry IV on the Pont Neuf (as was bronze from sculptures on the Column of the Grande Armée at Boulogne-sur-Mer)

In stamped brass with nickle silver faceplate affixed by two rivets

Russia, Imperial. A Military Doctor’s Badge, pre-1908 Archive he was posted to theIn silver, obverse centrepiece shows Imperial eagle with two snakes and a drinking cup, surrounded by laurel and inscription, reverse back screw with mark on bottom, 42. 3 mm, evidence of scratches on obverse, very fine condition.