United Kingdom. Two First War Era Miniature Decorations United Republic of an Imperial Russia Nicholas II

an Imperial Russia Nicholas II Cypher Cap Badge (brass

W: MENDIS R

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

the reverse with a block hine and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

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United Kingdom. Two First War Era Miniature Decorations United Republic of an Imperial Russia Nicholas IIColonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration, George V (in silver gilt, measuring 15 mm (w) x 27 mm (h), original ribbon with bar); and Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, George V (two piece construction, in silver gilt, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 26. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback). Together, near extremely fine.