Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed A first war period medal

A first war period medal bar grouping of 5 awards

which at the time that the Swedish order was instituted

the Falange insignia in raised red embroidery and outlined in gold bullion in the centre

He was Killed in Action on 1st

working in a saw mill

Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed A first war period medalConstructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf weath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon defaced by Cyrillic initials ( Riga Polytechnical Institute), surrounding a double headed Imperial Russian eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, in turn bearing national and regional coats of arms, the reverse with a threaded lug retaining an original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 45. 54 mm (w) x 56. 98 mm (h),