Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction the Brigadier General was declared

the Brigadier General was declared legally dead

with old tattered ribbon

one of which is addressed to his mother

Footnote: The M-1906 Cavalry Sword is one of several that were toyed around with before the adoption of the M1913 "Patton" Sword

Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction the Brigadier General was declaredA rare badge in toned silver, marked with the combined " *84" silver standard mark and the St. Petersburg city mark (used from 1882 1899), along with the maker mark "" on the tips of the ribbons on the badge and on the support plate, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), mounted to a 96 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) twenty eight rayed starburst base, marked "900" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse of the starburst, maker marked "", with period screwback,