Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Archive taking Annie E

taking Annie E

Constructed of silvered and gilded bronze

the text in French

He died in Oelixdorf

Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Archive taking Annie EA 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,