Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III certificate_of_authenticity measuring 40 mm (x 68

measuring 40 mm (x 68 mm inclusive of the suspension)

light fraying from storage

reverse engraved "Harriet Vaughn Ridgon 159 8906"

Footnote: Frederick James Wannell was born on May 10

1853 and became a gunner in the 6th Artillery Regiment

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III certificate_of_authenticity measuring 40 mm (x 68Instituted 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