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 suspended from its period original

suspended from its period original ribbon featuring a functional horizontal pinback assembly

featuring a heavy silver bullion hand embroidered SS Totenkopf

which is an official daily log) of the Befehlshaber der Unterseebote (Commander of U-boats)

including a Bavarian Order of Military Merit

The letter is signed Dr

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 suspended from its period originalInstituted 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.