Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas I Regimental Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with gold plated chrysanthemum in

with gold plated chrysanthemum in the centre of obverse and inscribed “banzai” (meaning 10

one side with a white embroidered insignia on black cotton

It was originally founded in 1614

wear on crown

he continued to make his presence known in the army well into the Second World War

Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas I Regimental Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with gold plated chrysanthemum inA graduate badge from the Nikolaev Engineering School in St. Petersburg, Russia. A white enameled brass cross, hexagonal centerpiece in red and black enamels bearing the cipher of Tsar Nicholas I, reverse screw back inscribed with the name ., evidence of enamel damage restoration, late War period c. 1916 7, in fair condition. .