Russia, Imperial. An Officer's Militia Badge, C.1910 Newly Listed in Essegg (Osijek

in Essegg (Osijek

dated 5 April 1944

in blackened tombac (black lacquer nearly completely gone)

missing its celluloid maker’s diamond stitched into the centre of the interior

: Silver Star (engraved in capitals "CHARLES B

Russia, Imperial. An Officer's Militia Badge, C.1910 Newly Listed in Essegg (OsijekA silvered bronze crowned two headed eagle with the dates "1811" and "1911" flanking the crown, mounted to a base consisting of a wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves and surmounted by a crown, a red enamelled shield bearing a Gold "C" on the eagles' chest, Gold cyphers on either side mounted to the wings, the letters "M" and "B" mounted to the ribbon at the base, 37. 5 mm x 54. 7 mm, screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear,