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 reverse inscribed “Hwarang Military

the reverse inscribed “Hwarang Military Merit Medal” in Korean script

Constructed of silvered bronze and blue enamels

The letter is signed Dr

measuring 41 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

featuring a heavy silver bullion hand embroidered SS Totenkopf

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 reverse inscribed “Hwarang MilitaryInstituted 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.