Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III certificate_of_authenticity 1853 and became a gunner

1853 and became a gunner in the 6th Artillery Regiment

He was with his unit until January 28

S Government” along with the Stock number and contract number” in black ink

He was re-examined on July 30th and August 15th

with ornate brooch bar on ribbon

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III certificate_of_authenticity 1853 and became a gunnerInstituted 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