Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Republic of MÜTZEN PAT

MÜTZEN PAT

with a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”)

with an additional “EREL” mark

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5) The regimental marksmanship certificate is named to Oberleutnant Timme of the 4th Battalion of Artillery Regiment 183

Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Republic of MÜTZEN PATInstituted in 1909. In bronze, obverse shows a cross with imperial crown, Roman numeral L in centrepiece, anniversary dates 1859 and 1909 on the horizontal ends, two crossed swords with monogram of Alexander II and Nicholas II, 50 mm (h) x 42 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: The badge was instituted in 1909 to commemorate fifty years after the Caucasian Wars. The badge was awarded to veterans of wars in the Caucasus.