Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy Auction Archive A mint and cased example

A mint and cased example of a third reich period Police 25-Year Long Service Cross “Dienstauszeichnung für Treue Dienste in der Polizei”

Constructed of a black-painted octagonal wooden base

illustrating a liver bird (the symbol of the City of Liverpool) standing upon an oval garter inscribed "LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK AND HUMANE SOCIETY" and "FOUNDED 1839"

maroon felt in the voided area of the crown

above inscription “12

Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy Auction Archive A mint and cased exampleInstituted June 14, 1866. In silver, a miniature badge presenting the national emblem encircled in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, reverse bearing a long singular screwpost, brass screwplate included, the badge measures 23. 37 mm (w) x 31. 47mm (h), remnants of gilt on the wreath, wreath bow at 6 oclock has been disfigured, the badge remains in fine condition.