Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Archive while the torso is flanked

while the torso is flanked by pockets opening with reinforced vertical slits

loss of red enamel to the obverse of the crown band

These early “thin wreath” badges are considerably lighter in construction then later version in tombac (later version weighs around 40 grams)

A fine quality Police cap eagle

aided by knowledge and experience gained with Byrd in the Antarctic

Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Archive while the torso is flankedInstituted May 15, 1912. In bronze and white metal, a cross featuring Royal Russian monograms on the 12 and 6 oclock arm, with the dates 1769 and 1869 on the 9 and 3 oclock arms respectively, the center medallion features the coat of arms of Tula with the inscription of Emperor Nicholas under the crown, the reverse presents a single screwpost with a screw plate marked Eduard, measures 44. 48 mm (w) x 45. 37 mm (h), light wear, a rare badge in very