Russia, Imperial. An Imperial Nicholas Military Academy Graduation Badge, By Kortman, C. United Republic of on loop for suspension (marked

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Russia, Imperial. An Imperial Nicholas Military Academy Graduation Badge, By Kortman, C. United Republic of on loop for suspension (markedConstructed of silver, the obverse consisting of a richly detailed oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a bow tie ribbon, overlaid by a Romanov imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, its wings overlaid by eight shields bearing regional coats of arms, with a central shield bearing the coat of arms of Moscow within a collar of the Order of St. Andrew the First Called, the reverse with a backplate and wingnut meeting a