Imperial Russian Tsar Nicholas I Naval Technical and Engineering Gymnasium Badge
 
Finds such as these are incredibly rare, 
that truly deserve a museum display, 
as it’s a fascinating piece of an Imperial Russian history
 
Crafted in patinated bronze 
with exceptional attention to details:  
featuring wreath, 
crossed anchors, 
double-headed imperial eagle, 
Russian imperial crown, 
heart-shaped blue & red enamel badge with Cyrillic script:
"Naval Technical and Engineering Gymnasium 
Tsar Nicholas I" 
 
Dimensions: 60mm x 37mm 
 
Circa 1900's WWI