Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Republic of accompanied by a Knight’s Cross

accompanied by a Knight’s Cross ribbon

maker marked "Pareja"

Both cuffs feature a layer of smooth dark green wool trimmed along the upper edge with white piping

and two punched holes

Footnote: The Cross for the Siege of Solsona was established in Spain by the regency of Maria Christina

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III Republic of accompanied by a Knight’s CrossInstituted December 27, 1894. In bronze gilt, a central monogram of Alexander III surrounded by a set of laurels, the reverse bears a single screwpost with a replacement back plate and screw plate, measures 43. 07 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighs 27. 89 grams, heavy gilt wear, dark patina, a very rare badge in very fine condition. Footnote: A badge for adjutants General, staff and chief officers appointed to the retinue of His Imperial Majesty Alexander