Chuck In Oregon Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Heavy bronze (or brass), two pieces, pre-WW I, I think. There is one in Avers 3, item 284, that they date to 1909.But ... who in the heck designed that oh-so-ugly eagle feeding her chicks in the nest, the center design of the badge? I mean, come on. Yeah, I get the symbolism, but that is one bad, bad design. It kinda looks like a Hydra, or maybe a pelican, or a winged snake about to eat the little guys. I bet the cadets from the other academies ragged them mercilessly.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Here my example. Has enamel damage, I fixed up a bit..Can stand the design, its the emblem of Alexandrinsky Orphans Institute.Pelican feeding nestlings.George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck In Oregon Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 (edited) Here my example. Has enamel damage, I fixed up a bit..Can stand the design, its the emblem of Alexandrinsky Orphans Institute.Pelican feeding nestlings.George* * * * *You mean it really IS a pelican? Well, I'll be darned. If it's the symbol of an orphanage, that makes it a little more meaningful, but why tie it into a military school? As a point of possible interest, my wife and I operate a small American charity that supports a couple of children's homes in Georgia. Personally, I'd rather not have a symbol than have that one.Chuck Edited November 19, 2005 by Chuck In Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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