medalnet Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) Can somebody put a light on this piece, please?! Especially in lieu on the Faberge topic?[attachmentid=21603][attachmentid=21604] Edited January 4, 2006 by medalnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalnet Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) ...here are details of the punch marks:[attachmentid=21605]and the details from the reverse:[attachmentid=21606] Edited January 4, 2006 by medalnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) Extreamly rare Agriculture badge 2st class I think.. Very few awarded If I remember corectly by the Tsar himself..I'll have to look that part up.At work now I'll see what I can find at home..Thanks For posting it.GeorgePs the marker marks look correct as well KF used 88 and above silver grades.Nice Piece! Edited January 4, 2006 by georgecl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) Heres a description, from an outdated book came in 3 classes1st Gold2nd silver3rd silver medalGeorge Edited January 4, 2006 by georgecl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Actually it says "for labor in/for the rural economy."What a looking piece!!!! Why the Baden-style griffin though, I wonder? I do NOT think "livestock and crop improvement" looking at THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) Hi RickThe Griffin is the symbol or shield of the Imperial family, Romanov.George Edited January 4, 2006 by georgecl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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