Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a 1939 SA Nordsee combat

a 1939 SA Nordsee combat games badge

with the designer’s name R

He was also the leading fighter ace with 56 confirmed aerial victories

exhibiting extensive soiling

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a 1939 SA Nordsee combatInstituted 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