RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR 1918-1922 MINIATURE BADGE
OF
Foreign Union of Russian Military
Invalids
The design of the badge was adopted at the organization's second delegate congress in 1923 in Yugoslavia.
The badge depicts an eagle in a crown of thorns. On the eagle's chest is a shield with a stamped image of St. George the Victorious, striking a dragon with a spear. The eagle holds in its talons a blue ribbon .
Below the eagle is a crown of thorns. The badge was awarded to a full member of the Union who had been a member for at least six months, with the right of hereditary transfer to the eldest in the family.
The badges were made of oxidized silver or tombac in two sizes: large and miniature (for evening wear). They were attached using either a screw or a horizontal pin.
Size : 23 x 23 mm
Condition is perfect.
Shipped with USPS Ground advantage.
