Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction a First War American Iron

a First War American Iron Cross propaganda badge

circumscribed with “CARL EDVARD HERZOG SACHSEN COBURG GOTHA”

issued in Russia on 3 December 1941

the United States Navy confirmed that the images provided by the "Iskra" team are of USS Wahoo

Russia, Imperial. A Fire Department Distinction Of High Merit Badge, C.1890 Auction a First War American IronA rare badge in toned silver, marked with the combined " *84" silver standard mark and the St. Petersburg city mark (used from 1882 1899), along with the maker mark "" on the tips of the ribbons on the badge and on the support plate, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h), mounted to a 96 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) twenty eight rayed starburst base, marked "900" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse of the starburst, maker marked "", with period screwback,