Russia, Imperial. A Civil Engineers Badge Hold cypher of King Vittorio Emanuelle

cypher of King Vittorio Emanuelle III in gold-coloured ink on the lid

Rhodium-plated cupro-nickel

reinforced with magnetic metal eyelets and opening with mesh screens

tiny chip evident in the red enamels on the Honour Decoration of the Red Cross

Russia, Imperial. A Civil Engineers Badge Hold cypher of King Vittorio EmanuelleConstructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon, overlaid by a double headed Imperial Russian eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, situated above crescent bearing a triangle, overlaid by a crossed axe and shovel, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining an original backplate, unmarked, measuring 21. 65 mm (w) x 26. 34 mm (h), weighing 7. 0 grams (inclusive of