Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Auction This collection of well-preserved photographs

This collection of well-preserved photographs includes a family portrait with a personalized message on the reverse (11

a photograph of a soldier (13

Transition period issued

All secreted within a period original airmail envelope

Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Auction This collection of well-preserved photographsInstituted May 15, 1912. In bronze and white metal, a cross featuring Royal Russian monograms on the 12 and 6 oclock arm, with the dates 1769 and 1869 on the 9 and 3 oclock arms respectively, the center medallion features the coat of arms of Tula with the inscription of Emperor Nicholas under the crown, the reverse presents a single screwpost with a screw plate marked Eduard, measures 44. 48 mm (w) x 45. 37 mm (h), light wear, a rare badge in very