Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy Auction Archive above inscription “12

above inscription “12

illustrating a liver bird (the symbol of the City of Liverpool) standing upon an oval garter inscribed "LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK AND HUMANE SOCIETY" and "FOUNDED 1839"

for service in the Indian Rebellion

Constructed of a black-painted octagonal wooden base

measuring approximately 32mm (w) x 51mm (h)

Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy Auction Archive above inscription “12Instituted June 14, 1866. In silver, a miniature badge presenting the national emblem encircled in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, reverse bearing a long singular screwpost, brass screwplate included, the badge measures 23. 37 mm (w) x 31. 47mm (h), remnants of gilt on the wreath, wreath bow at 6 oclock has been disfigured, the badge remains in fine condition.