Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 41 mm (w) x

measuring 41 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

with 90% of bronze finish remaining

folding creases and minor soiling evident

including a Bavarian Order of Military Merit

The letter is signed Dr

Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 41 mm (w) xInstituted 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.