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Title Postman's badge?
Nationality Russian
Period c 1900
Price £50.00

This die-struck gilding metal badge is obviously intended to be worn on a cap, or possibly a lapel, because of its small size (3.5cm high). I am working in the dark, but I am guessing it is for a postman because of the motif of the hunting horns with the electrical arrows (telegraph).

Despite its tiny size, the different state arms of Russia are clearly visible throughout the double-headed eagle's wingspan, St George and the dragon being prominent in the centre of his breast.

There is remarkably little wear on the piece, which is constructed in three pieces, viz the eagle, the wreath and the postal insignia (if that is what it is!).

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : Russian : 20th Century]

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The day the blunderbuss arrives I could not stop looking and feeling the gun for at least one hour. My wife told me that I was sick........ I am very happy, it is a piece of craftsmanship! Well made! I have 5 blunderbusses but all iron barrel, also from England but this one is gorgeous with the Brass Barrel.

Please keep me informed when you have any other type of blunderbuss. Thanks my friend!

M R, USA, 04.08.2011

The buckle arrived, thank you very much! Very good package!! Thanks for the good and fast service..

C U, Germany, 07.04.2009

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