Russia, Imperial. A Badge Backplate, By Kortman Hold the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg

the reverse with the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha coat of arms topped by inscription of “FUER VERDIENST” (“FOR SERVICE”)

constructed of silver and grey rayon with a patchwork-style machine-embroidered pattern

measuring 32 mm (w) x 55

including a Gold Grade II Class Medal with Swords

The Iron Cross 1939 Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2

Russia, Imperial. A Badge Backplate, By Kortman Hold the reverse with the Saxe-CoburgConstructed of silver, consisting of a gently convexed oval disc perforated with a central hole for the insertion of a lug, maker marked . for the firm of Kortman, measuring 35 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), weighing 9. 3 grams, with an age appropriate patina visible throughout, in near extremely fine condition.