Russia, Imperial. An Officer’s Gorget for Distinction Buy Now George VI (J-17438 F/O J

George VI (J-17438 F/O J

and date marked “t” (1914)

Carlman case of issue

within a laurel wreath and above an inscription of “VIRTUTE” (“VIRTUE”)

The Battalion was raised in the Victoria and Haliburton Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Lindsay under the authority of G

Russia, Imperial. An Officer’s Gorget for Distinction Buy Now George VI (J-17438 F/O J( ). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a narrow crescent with a ribbed border, bearing a central raised double headed Imperial Russian eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, flanked by a raised Cyrillic inscription " " (FOR DISTINCTION), perforated with two holes for the accommodation of a neck chain which has been lost to time,unmarked, measuring 134 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), in very fine condition.