Russia, Imperial. A Set of Cadet Corps Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity (Medalla Conmemorativa por la Defensa

(Medalla Conmemorativa por la Defensa de Bilbao)

with light to intermittent fraying of the pages’ edges

89 (promoting him from 2nd Lt to 1st Lt

4 cm (w) x 3

interlaced with silvered sequins

Russia, Imperial. A Set of Cadet Corps Shoulder Boards certificate_of_authenticity (Medalla Conmemorativa por la DefensaA matching set of Imperial Russian Cadet Corps shoulder boards, each constructed of maroon wool with black wool underlays, trimmed with gold bullion wire tresses, and bearing golden monograms ( Cadet Corps), the reverse of each board retaining an integral strap perforated with a reinforced buttonhole, the former both retaining original brass buttons, both unmarked and measuring 60 mm (w) x 150 mm (l), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in overall