this special position in the Russian Empire was re-confirmed by all Russian Tsars from Peter the Great (reign: 1682-1725) to Alexander II (reign: 1855-1881)
in black lacquered non magnetic metal alloy
the Silver and Bronze Medals were added in 1907 for low-ranking soldiers and sailors
supported by the 8th Indian Division
A Set of 3rd Regiment Victoria Rifles of Canada Badges 1904-1920 - Blackened bronze
Canada, Cef. A 43Rd Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders" Glengarry Badge United Republic of this special position in theType III with Large "43" and "Batt'n C. E. F. Winnipeg" . In browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba which was also the mobilization headquarters under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion left Canada on June 1, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. M. Thomson with a strength of 40 officers