RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BADGE of the 3rd PERNOV GRENADIER REGIMENT, 1910 Badge of the 3rd Pernov Grenadier Regiment of King Friederich-Wilhelm IV of Prussia for the lower rank. Officially approved on the 26th of April, 1910. Badge is a gold cross. There are gold cyphers of the Emperors Alexander I, Nicholas I, Alexander II and Alexander III on the rays of the cross. Between the lateral rays there are jubilee dates "1710-1910” and cyphers of Russian Tsar Nicholas II and Prussian King Frederic Wilhelm IV. In the center of the cross there is oxidized silver grenade with gold flames with the gold cypher if Emperor Peter I on it. Minimal wear. Silvering is almost washed off. Extremely rare item. CONDITION: The item is described to the best of our knowledge. Please refer to pictures and email with any questions. SIZE: 51,2 x 39,5 mm. Weight: 13,5 grams. REFERENCE: V.Kempf. Regimental Badges of Imperial Russia, item 1.4.3.60, R2, price in VF condition is $1100 - please see the screenshot (CATALOGUE is selling on lot #1000). HISTORY of SALES: On product Coins & Medals (Moscow) in 2007 (auc. 47, lot 251) the same badge was sold for $2300. On next year in 2008 on the same product house the same badge was sold for $1500 - please see the screenshot. ESTIMATE PRICE: $1300 - $1500. OFFER: If an item is NOT SOLD, you can still give us a reasonable offer - please save the link of this page. PAY in PARTS: You can pay for any item during 2-3 months. Just make a deposit 10% and the item will wait for you. SHIPPING: Combined shipping is available - next item will be ONE DOLLAR for shipping. NEW: Returning customer will have FREE SHIPPING in USA and 50% DISCOUNT on international shipping. WIKIPEDIA: A grenadier was originally a specialized soldier, first established as a distinct role in the mid-to-late 17th century, for the throwing of grenades and sometimes assault operations. At that time grenadiers were chosen from the strongest and largest soldiers. By the 18th century, dedicated grenade throwing of this sort was no longer relevant, but grenadiers were still chosen for being the most physically powerful soldiers and would lead assaults in the field of battle. Grenadiers would also often lead the storming of fortification breaches in siege warfare, although this role was more usually fulfilled by all-arm units of volunteers called forlorn hopes, and might also be fulfilled by sappers or pioneers.
