Imperial Russia need help identifying piece

[logicalming]

i think it is german state or from the same vicinity and time ive done some searching with no luck, any help is apreciated

Edited May 29, 2009 by logicalming

[Guest Rick Research]

I couldn't tell you if it is real, a fake, or a fantasy piece-- but it has the look of a Tsarist Russian regimental badge. Post the reverse please, with the screw disk removed.

[logicalming]

i think it is german state or from the same vicinity and time ive done some searching with no luck, any help is apreciated

[logicalming]

i think your right on the russia element , i found an older russian badge today on e medals and the crown definitely matches up.

[Guest Rick Research]

Will move this to Tsarist section. There are a lot of these badges being made right now out there. I don't see any hallmarks, and it looks rather heavy and thick to me...

[GeorgeCL]

Odd piece.

i cant find any reference on this badge.

The top monogram is for peter the 1st

the lower for Nicholas, the "II" could be broken off.

Is there anything at the bottom of the garland? your scan is a bit dark to see.

Either way it is Imp. Russian in design. could be just a unattribuated badge.

I have not seen this one floating around as a FAKE anywhere.

George

[Sergey W]

Regimental badge of 131 infantery Tiraspol regiment (131-й пехотный Тираспольский полк ).

Edited June 3, 2009 by Sergey W

[Kev in Deva]

I highlighted the original pic to see the details better.

Kevin in Deva. :beer: