Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Hi, I assume this is a Russian Imperial badge? Is it a Regimental one? Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nicholas II cipher... But apart from that... A bit out of my comfort zone. A souvenir from the coronation? A military insignia? What are the dimensions? Small enough for a lapel pin? Big enough for a cap badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 A bit smaller than an Iron Cross, I dont have it in my hands yet... It seems to have been souveniered in 1916 along with the guys belt buckle. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nicholas II cipher... But apart from that... Ahhh... I think you are on the right track... must be from his personal Bodyguard :-) ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 A Suite of Nicholas II badge, difficult to tell how nice it is without a better photo.,Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi Paul, Thanks, I will hopefully have the pics by the ned of the week. What is a Suite of Nicholas II badge for? From what I can see, this was taken from a Russian Soldier in the Karpathans in 1916. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi, I found a mention of the badge... I suppose there are different qualities for different ranks of the badge, this looks to be an Other Ranks one? Fotos to follow if the Mail does not loose it. best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 This looks like a gilt lower ranks badge for pageboys, NCOs and privates in the Imperial Suite. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks, I hope to have it in a day or so, will post pics as soon as it is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Chris when you do receive it please post both sides.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 This looks like a gilt lower ranks badge for pageboys, NCOs and privates in the Imperial Suite. Does it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Actually I`ve never heard about badge for "pageboys, NCOs and privates" Badge in posts 11-12 is not a badge, but sign on cross-belt for the Life-guard hussar regiment of His Majesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 That's a particularly nice badge, the one in question looks of considerably inferior quality. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) As far as I know there were three types of badges (all established on January 21, 1909) Badge for those holding the ranks of Major-General and Rear-Admiral in the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas II Badge for those holding the rank of aide-de-camp in the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas II Badge for those who held two ranks in the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas II and that`s it. Edited November 5, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Badge for those holding the ranks of Major-General and Rear-Admiral in the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas II Gold wreath of laurel and oak branches bound by a gold ribbon tied in a bow. Inside the wreath is the silver cypher of the Emperor Nicholas II beneath the silver Imperial crown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Actually I`ve never heard about badge for "pageboys, NCOs and privates" Badge in posts 11-12 is not a badge, but sign on cross-belt for the Life-guard hussar regiment of His Majesty. Sorry misinterpretation of Patrikiev's translation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Badge for those holding the rank of aide-de- camp in the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas II Silver wreath of laurel and oak branches bound by a silver ribbon tied in a bow. Inside the wreath is the gold cypher of the Emperor Nicholas II beneath the gold Imperial crown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Badge for those who formerly held two ranksin the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas II Badge from the collection of the Military Historical Museum of the Artillery in St.Petersburg. Gold wreath of laurel and oak branches bound by a gold ribbon tied in a bow. Inside the wreath is the gold cypher of the Emperor Nicholas II beneath the gold Imperial crown. Edited November 5, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Obviously that badge in post # 1 has nothing to do with these badges. It looks like ugly phantasy fake. Like this one http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/59736-russian-1918-civil-war-st-george-medal-info/ P.S. Sorry misinterpretation of Patrikiev's translation Believe me dear Paul you were the only reason for my posting in this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 P.S. Just to give you an idea how rare these are Paul In 1914, in the Imperial Suite were 51 adjutant General, 64 major General and rear Admiral and 56 aide-de-camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Here is the front and back of the badge, it has been repaired. It originally had pins left and right, so it may have been a collar badge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 The rest of the souveniers in the group..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Here is the complete group... http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/60600-3rd-jaeger-regiment-group-with-russian-souveniers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Woa... Now that I see it in relation to a belt buckle and buttons, it's about 1/2 the size I expected it to be... It's actually small enough to be a mere lapel pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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