Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Auction Archive white and blue enamelled insignia

white and blue enamelled insignia

circa WWI period issue

It features a 23 cm-long

above an inscription of “EHEM

and strength when you are in adversity

Russia, Imperial. A Riga Polytechnical Institute Graduation Badge, c.1915 Auction Archive white and blue enamelled insigniaConstructed 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),