Imperial Russia Badges for Donations to Development of Aeronautics

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Additional info about gold badge.

It was given to the persons, who donated for the development of aeronautics 500 rubles and to the chairman and members of the committee.

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Also found additional info about this 2nd type

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Marks

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So according to Ivanov this badge manufactured by Akselrod`s workshop

[Chuck In Oregon]

Another one?!

Looks like the hook was restored.

No?

Yes. I knew I had it around somewhere. It does look like the ring has been repaired.

Chuck

[JapanX]

Exellent photo!

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Closer

Closer

[Chuck In Oregon]

Nice picture. I didn't know you could wear it on your uniform. In fact, I guess I thought it was a civilian-only award. Thanks for sharing this.

Chuck

[JapanX]

Well, when you don`t have any awards at all

Cheers,

Nick

[JapanX]

Another one from Eduard

Obverse

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Reverse

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Windth 36 mm

Height 22 mm

Weight 9,08 g

Marked ВД

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And another ВД

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Details

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Mark

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In wear

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Now converted piece from ВД

[Noor]

Hi gents,

Here is one that I just picked up today. A really nice little piece of jewellery!

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[Noor]

A green enamel version?

[JapanX]

No, it is exactly as the one that you have.

Taken from original period advertising. 

This is an interesting example of wearing (jeton was conversed to the badge).

Edited April 24, 2020 by JapanX

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By the way, recently I found another version (previously uknown) of the badge in this book from 1913.

 

Pendant version for women.

 

[JapanX]

Quasi rare gold badge.

From collection of State Historical Museum.

Eduard workshop.