Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN MEDALS. BADGES. Badge. Sveaborg Fortress. P/B 7.2. Two-piece construction of Bronze and White Metal. Screwback. Screwplate with Eduard mark. Wreath, Imperial eagle at center top above shield with name of fortress and altar, crossed flags, ax and spade, cannons and rifles behind. Accompanied by a related studio photo of a private wearing a Sveaborg badge and shoulderboards – inscribed and dated December 20, 1915 on back. An interesting pair. Condition: Pleasing and well preserved
Ex 'The New York Sale' Auction XXII, New York, Jan. 8, 2009, lot 2213

Estimate: US$ 1,000