Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Auction custom hand-made of solid 14Kt

custom hand-made of solid 14Kt

All secreted within a period original airmail envelope

illustrating the initials "FJI" (Franz Joseph I) overlaying an anchor

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Russia, Imperial. A 72nd Tula Infantry Regiment 100th Anniversary Badge Auction custom hand-made of solid 14KtInstituted 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