Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the 19th Alberta Dragoons of

the 19th Alberta Dragoons of the Canadian Expeditionary Force

thick silver aluminum braid with a white rayon backer

there is evidence of material fatigue from use

constructed of a green card stock binding

illustrating nine commanders

Russia, Imperial. A Miniature Graduation Badge of the Nicholas Imperial Military Academy consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the 19th Alberta Dragoons ofInstituted June 14, 1866. In silver, a miniature badge presenting the national emblem encircled in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves, reverse bearing a long singular screwpost, brass screwplate included, the badge measures 23. 37 mm (w) x 31. 47mm (h), remnants of gilt on the wreath, wreath bow at 6 oclock has been disfigured, the badge remains in fine condition.