Russia, Imperial. A Guard Regiment Badge, c. 1915 Province of China 6" Steel Rule in Sleeve

6" Steel Rule in Sleeve (marked "The Garlock Packing Company

fine quality BeVo machine embroidery in white

topped by an inscription of “WELTKRIEG 1914-1916” (“WORLD WAR 1914-1916”) and above an inscription of “DOUGLAS

who was taking his submarine course

Russia, Imperial. A Guard Regiment Badge, c. 1915 Province of China 6" Steel Rule in SleeveInstituted in 1882. In bronze with blue enamel in centre medallion, inclusive of crown 59. 8 mm (h) x 31. 3 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: The Infantry Regiment was instituted in 1881 for the protection of the Sacred Person of the Sovereign Emperor. The Guard Badge was established in July 1882.