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RUSSIAN MEDALS. BADGES. Badge of the 171st Kobrin Infantry Regiment. P/B 4.2.136. Silver, gold and enamels. Multi-piece, screwback. Hallmarked '(head) 84' and 'BA' (intended to be BÄ? for Varvara Dietwald) back bottom, for Eduard on backplate and'84' on screwback. Wreath with regimental ribbon in light blue enamel, Imperial eagle top center, Gold shield with Kobrin Arms – Auroch and plough – in red and green enamels below on eagle's tail, light blue enamelled ribbon at bottom with dates 1811-1911, raised gold Roman numeral 'C' at center. Very rare. A similar badge in silver brought 800,000. Rubles on November 24, 2012 at 'Moneti I Medalii' Sale # 78, lot 220, Condition: A few tiny enamel cracks, a very Choice and desirable piece

Estimate: US$ 12,500