Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction Archive surrounded by a ring of

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

awarded for achievements that benefit the people or state of Croatia

measuring 108 mm (w) x 152 mm (h)

With silver frame and iron core

Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction Archive surrounded by a ring ofA 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,