Russia, Imperial. An Elisavetgrad Cavalry School Graduation Badge Hold the reverse with the remnants

the reverse with the remnants of a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label

light soling evident on the reverse

He is documented as having been Absent Without Leave for 24 hours

having been promoted to Senior Commissioned Stores Officer earlier that month

He later immigrated with his family to Canada

Russia, Imperial. An Elisavetgrad Cavalry School Graduation Badge Hold the reverse with the remnantsInstituted in 1865. In bronze, obverse shows two crowned eagles, centre shows horseman, reverse with bolt and nut, 33. 7 mm (h) x 39. 3 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The badge was awarded to graduates at the Russian Imperial Elisavetgrad Cavalry School. At the end of 1917, the Elisavetgrad Cavalry College was disbanded.