Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas Cavalry School Badge, C.1915 United Republic of and the cipher AP

and the cipher AP

on the outer edge of the coin is the inscription AUS EROBERTEM GESCHUETZT (FROM CONQUERED CANNON)

the suspension loop marked “LW” for an unknown maker

Hughes had been an Infantry Instructor for thirty months

surrounded by two tied laurel leaves

Russia, Imperial. A Nicholas Cavalry School Badge, C.1915 United Republic of and the cipher APIn silver gilt, a crowned doubled headed eagle with downward pointing wings, clutching a wreath and staff, in the center of the eagle sits a miniature star of the Order of St. Andrew, the reverse features a central screwpost with plate and screwback with dual rings, measures 42. 35mm (w) x 38. 37mm (h), weighs 22. 1 grams, hand etching, light wear, in extremely fine condition.