Russia, Imperial. A Civil Engineers Badge United Republic of convex/vaulted with vertical pinback

convex/vaulted with vertical pinback

the reverse bears the inscription “LIEB VATERLAND MAGST RUHIG SEIN 1914” (DEAR FATHERLAND MAY BE QUIET)

for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia between November 12

in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (24 October 1940) with Oak Leaves (13 November 1942) clearly visible (absent are the Swords

constructed of machine-embroidered multicoloured cotton

Russia, Imperial. A Civil Engineers Badge United Republic of convex/vaulted with vertical pinbackConstructed of silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a ribbon, overlaid by a double headed Imperial Russian eagle wielding an orb and sceptre, situated above crescent bearing a triangle, overlaid by a crossed axe and shovel, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining an original backplate, unmarked, measuring 21. 65 mm (w) x 26. 34 mm (h), weighing 7. 0 grams (inclusive of