Imperial Russia Imperial Russian Insignia - REAL or FAKE

[Linasl]

Hello All.

I have been proposed to purchase an insignia that the seller states is an original "1819-1838 Battle of Poltava (Ukraine)" Badge. This is out of my area of expertise, so I am looking for some assistance. Also, his proposed price seems very high to me - 1200 euro.

I have attached a photo to this posting, and have four photos on Photobucket, both with and without flash, here:

http://s752.photobuc...AL%20or%20FAKE/

I would appreciate any assistance possible - mostly if it appears to be ORIGINAL, and what the purchase price range should be. Unfortunately I cannot provide more photos.

Thank you in advance. Linas

[Sergey W]

The seller states is an original "1819-1838 Battle of Poltava (Ukraine)" Badge.

Ha-ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The date of The Battle of Poltava is 27 June 1709 (The Julian calendar).

Edited September 14, 2010 by Sergey W

[Linasl]

Ha-ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The date of The Battle of Poltava is 27 June 1709 (The Julian calendar).

Hello Sergey.

That is why I asked. Can you identify the badge?

Linas

[IainM]

Hello Sergey.

That is why I asked. Can you identify the badge?

Linas

Hi Linas,

This is the graduation badge of the Polotsk Cadet Corps.

Regards.

IainM