Russia, Imperial. An Institute of Communications of Alexander Badge certificate_of_authenticity A bronze gilt Seipel’s cross

A bronze gilt Seipel’s cross

first as a sergeant

minor crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse

Paul Coates

the twelve o’clcok arm with a royal crown

Russia, Imperial. An Institute of Communications of Alexander Badge certificate_of_authenticity A bronze gilt Seipel’s crossConstructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon, overlaid by a double headed Imperial Russian eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, situated above a crossed anchor and axe, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining an original zink backplate, stamped with a zolotnik mark of 84 indicating 875 silver content, flanked by a hallmark of , measuring 21. 94 mm (w) x 26. 46 mm