Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction Archive CARLSON" on the reverse

CARLSON" on the reverse

surrounded by a ring of red inscribed PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI (FOR COUNTRY AND HUMANITY)

Defence Medal (silver

With silver frame and iron core

a Hungarian War Merit Badge

Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction Archive CARLSON" on the reverseA rare badge in toned silver, marked with the combined " *84" silver standard mark and the St. Petersburg city mark (used from 1882 1899), along with the maker mark "" on the tips of the ribbons on the badge and on the support plate, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), mounted to a 96 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) twenty eight rayed starburst base, marked "900" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse of the starburst, maker marked "", with period screwback,