A RUSSIAN 1889 BADGE OF ZEMSKIY NACHALNICK/PAPERWEIGHT
A RUSSIAN 1889 BADGE OF ZEMSKIY NACHALNICK/PAPERWEIGHT
Two Russian Imperial items bearing the coat of arms. The largest made of silvered brass is possibly a paperweight displaying the coat of arms in front surrounded by a wreath, and a small protruding bulge on the back. The second item is a bronze badge with the title "??????? ?????????" emblazoned on the sides of the coat of arms. The back of the badge is adorned with the date the badge was rewarded: July 12, 1889.
Zemskiy Nachalnik, or "land commandant" was an official appointed by the Ministry of the Interior, usually a former officer or local landowner, who interfered in all aspects of peasant affairs.
Imperial Russia, 1889.
Largest Piece D: 4 3/4 in., (12.1 cm.)
Condition: Good overall. Some surface staining. Light oxidation in places.
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A RUSSIAN 1889 BADGE OF ZEMSKIY NACHALNICK/PAPERWEIGHT
Two Russian Imperial items bearing the coat of arms. The largest made of silvered brass is possibly a paperweight displaying the coat of arms in front surrounded by a wreath, and a small protruding bulge on the back. The second item is a bronze badge with the title "??????? ?????????" emblazoned on the sides of the coat of arms. The back of the badge is adorned with the date the badge was rewarded: July 12, 1889.
Zemskiy Nachalnik, or "land commandant" was an official appointed by the Ministry of the Interior, usually a former officer or local landowner, who interfered in all aspects of peasant affairs.
Imperial Russia, 1889.
Largest Piece D: 4 3/4 in., (12.1 cm.)
Condition: Good overall. Some surface staining. Light oxidation in places.
