Russia, Imperial. An Infantry Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Fabricated from fine aluminum bullion

Fabricated from fine aluminum bullion wire

framed by a wreath of laurel leaves at the left and oak leaves at the right

in north-east New Guinea aboard the HMAS Katoomba on July 24

and when fed through the metal belt loop on the right side

Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "1986105" on the reverse

Russia, Imperial. An Infantry Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Fabricated from fine aluminum bullionRussia: Die stamped silvered tin with burnt orange red and black paint, magnetic, unmarked, 35. 8 mm x 48. 3 mm, both prongs intact, surface rust evident on the reverse, scattered paint chipping, overall silvering loss, very fine.