Russia, Imperial. A Badge Backplate, By Kortman Hold the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg

the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha coat of arms topped by inscription of “FUER VERDIENST” (“FOR SERVICE”)

Reserve Army First Class Cross (Twenty years service cross)

he achieved the rank of Stoker 1st Class

and some staining along to of postcard and page

where he achieved the rank of Ordinary Seaman on December 15

Russia, Imperial. A Badge Backplate, By Kortman Hold the reverse with the Saxe-CoburgConstructed of silver, consisting of a gently convexed oval disc perforated with a central hole for the insertion of a lug, maker marked . for the firm of Kortman, measuring 35 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, with an age appropriate patina visible throughout, in near extremely fine condition.