Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Republic of maker marked "Pareja"

maker marked "Pareja"

a brass disk at one end with a stamped coat-of-arms

very sharp edges and points on the arms of the arms

and two punched holes

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Republic of maker marked "Pareja"Instituted December 27, 1894. In bronze gilt, a central monogram of Alexander III surrounded by a set of laurels, the reverse bears a single screwpost with a replacement back plate and screw plate, measures 43. 07 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighs 27. 89 grams, heavy gilt wear, dark patina, a very rare badge in very fine condition. Footnote: A badge for adjutants General, staff and chief officers appointed to the retinue of His Imperial Majesty Alexander