Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy United Republic of Measuring 252 mm in length

Measuring 252 mm in length with the scabbard on

the arms finish in white

A group of youth insignia

O’Connor believed that Canadians who wore the red chevron were too easily mistaken for “Mons heroes” by British civilians

Instituted 1952

Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy United Republic of Measuring 252 mm in lengthInstituted June 14, 1866. In silver, a miniature badge presenting the national emblem encircled in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, reverse bearing a long singular screwpost, brass screwplate included, the badge measures 23. 37 mm (w) x 31. 47mm (h), remnants of gilt on the wreath, wreath bow at 6 oclock has been disfigured, the badge remains in fine condition.