Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Buy Now A Reich Union of Large

A Reich Union of Large Families membership badge

along with chipping and repair evident in the green enamels on both sides

stamped in black ink "War Medal 1939-45" on the lid

circa 1910 period issue

obverse illustrating the bust of Tsar Nicholas II above a battle scene and inscribed "S

Russia, Empire. A Caucasian Wars Commemorative Badge, c. 1909 Buy Now A Reich Union of LargeInstituted in 1909. In bronze, obverse shows a cross with imperial crown, Roman numeral L in centrepiece, anniversary dates 1859 and 1909 on the horizontal ends, two crossed swords with monogram of Alexander II and Nicholas II, 50 mm (h) x 42 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: The badge was instituted in 1909 to commemorate fifty years after the Caucasian Wars. The badge was awarded to veterans of wars in the Caucasus.