Russia, Imperial. A Badge Of The Imperial Guard Newly Listed obverse presenting central crowned letter

obverse presenting central crowned letter W for King Waldemar II monogram

known as Handley Page Type O

franked letter flown on the whole trip from Lakehurst to Lakehurst

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a stylized integral loop connecting to a suspension ring which retains a period original ribbon

with old ink inscription inside

Russia, Imperial. A Badge Of The Imperial Guard Newly Listed obverse presenting central crowned letterInstituted 1910. In silver, a black lacquered cross, the 3, 6, and 9 oclock arms bearing the dates 1810, 1910 and 1710 respectively, the obverse center of the cross presents the superimposed gilded monogram of Nicholas II, the reverse features a screwpost with large screwplate, measures 42. 95mm (w) x 42. 6mm (h), weighs 32. 0 grams, light wear, dark patina, central monogram slightly loose, remains in very fine condition.