Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Republic of and two punched holes

and two punched holes

very sharp edges and points on the arms of the arms

a brass disk at one end with a stamped coat-of-arms

ERII (bronze

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Republic of and two punched holesInstituted December 27, 1894. In bronze gilt, a central monogram of Alexander III surrounded by a set of laurels, the reverse bears a single screwpost with a replacement back plate and screw plate, measures 43. 07 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighs 27. 89 grams, heavy gilt wear, dark patina, a very rare badge in very fine condition. Footnote: A badge for adjutants General, staff and chief officers appointed to the retinue of His Imperial Majesty Alexander