Russia, Imperial. A Battle of Poltava Commemorative Token Province of China 2nd Class Badge (two-piece construction

2nd Class Badge (two-piece construction

reverse centrepiece illustrating a Catherine wheel inscribed with the dates "1063" above "1891" within a ring radiating flames inscribed "Ste CATHERINE DE MONT SINAI" (Saint Catherine of Mount Sinaï)

the obverse featuring the flags of Austria and Germany joined together by a Hungarian coat of arms

the base exhibiting the same navy blue pebbled leather-look design as that used on the exterior and incorporating a wooden platform in navy blue felt that is slotted for the Breast Star

Russia, Imperial. A Battle of Poltava Commemorative Token Province of China 2nd Class Badge (two-piece constructionConstructed of a silvered alloy, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Tsar Peter I (the Great), the reverse bearing a depiction of Russian and Swedish forces clashing at the Battle of Poltava, topped by an inscription of PULTAVA, situated above date of 1709, unmarked, measuring 30. 68 mm in diameter, weighing 11. 3 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout, in very fine condition.