Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed On July 14-15

On July 14-15

United States Army Air Forces was awarded the Silver Star

marked "18CT" (Gold) on the reverse of the lower suspension bar

the Falange insignia in raised red embroidery and outlined in gold bullion in the centre

A first war period medal bar grouping of 5 awards

Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Newly Listed On July 14-15Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf weath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon defaced by Cyrillic initials ( Riga Polytechnical Institute), surrounding a double headed Imperial Russian eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, in turn bearing national and regional coats of arms, the reverse with a threaded lug retaining an original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 45. 54 mm (w) x 56. 98 mm (h),