Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Hold on a double hanger with

on a double hanger with a green enameled clasp bearing crossed rifles on top of a target

916-1947 Issue

Footnote: The Silver War Badge was awarded to service personnel who sustained a wound or contracted sickness or disability in the course of the war

Naval campaign medals are extremely rare

that the Radio Operator

Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Hold on a double hanger withA rare badge in toned silver, marked with the combined " *84" silver standard mark and the St. Petersburg city mark (used from 1882 1899), along with the maker mark "" on the tips of the ribbons on the badge and on the support plate, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), mounted to a 96 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) twenty eight rayed starburst base, marked "900" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse of the starburst, maker marked "", with period screwback,