RUSSIAN IMPERIAL BADGE of the 3rd PERNOV GRENADIER REGIMENT, 1910
Badge of the 3rd Pernov Grenadier Regiment of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia for the lower ranks. Officially approved on April 26, 1910, this badge is a gold cross. It features 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 Frederick Wilhelm IV. In the center of the cross, there is an oxidized silver grenade with gold flames and the gold cypher of Emperor Peter I. This item is extremely rare.
CONDITION: Very good condition for its age. Minimal wear. Silvering is almost washed off. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a private old collection, New York, USA, 1955-2019; 2. Sofe Design Auctions, Winter Antique Weapons and Art Sale, January 25, 2020, lot 0457, sold for $500, estimated $750-$1,000 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please print this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 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 $1,100 - please see the screenshot (The catalog is selling lot 787001).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $500 - $1,500.
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HISTORY of SALES: On auction 'Coins and Medals' (Moscow) in 2007 (auc. 47, lot 251) the same badge was sold for $2,300. On next year in 2008 on the same auction house the same badge was sold for $1,500 - please refer to the screenshot for details.
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HISTORY: 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.

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