Russia, Imperial. An Officer's Militia Badge, C.1910 Buy Now measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

The motto on the crest reads in regional vernacular “Freedom is more important than life itself”

die-holes placed on either side

the project began under the leadership of Bishop Michael Anthony Fleming

Footnote: Approximately only five to six of these badges are known to exist

Russia, Imperial. An Officer's Militia Badge, C.1910 Buy Now measuring 40 mm (w) xA silvered bronze crowned two headed eagle with the dates "1811" and "1911" flanking the crown, mounted to a base consisting of a wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves and surmounted by a crown, a red enamelled shield bearing a Gold "C" on the eagles' chest, Gold cyphers on either side mounted to the wings, the letters "M" and "B" mounted to the ribbon at the base, 37. 5 mm x 54. 7 mm, screwback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear,