08-29-2011, 04:32 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-29-2011, 04:34 AM by deValcourt.)
These Imperial university badges were impressive, especially the large ones. Since there wasn't much, if any text on the badges (that I can recall) and would look equally impressive no matter what uniform or jacket it was worn on.
If I am not mistaken, pin back versions were given to the faculty of the major universities across Imperial Russia, sometimes the USSR and in the RF they finally got around to the simple stick pin with clamping clasp. Whichever method, the idea was to be able to wear the same award on many different types of clothing without leaving a permanent hole. The diplomatic corps had the same idea and design of their badges.
However, the second picture in Eric's post above has a screwback.
Phillip
If I am not mistaken, pin back versions were given to the faculty of the major universities across Imperial Russia, sometimes the USSR and in the RF they finally got around to the simple stick pin with clamping clasp. Whichever method, the idea was to be able to wear the same award on many different types of clothing without leaving a permanent hole. The diplomatic corps had the same idea and design of their badges.
However, the second picture in Eric's post above has a screwback.
Phillip
Phillip
