Badge medal order Russian Imperial aide-decamp in the Suite Nicholay silver 1013
100 % original Russian Imperial Army. Badge for those holding the rank of aid-decamp in the Suite of the Emperor Nicholas I. Approved on April 22, 1855.
In the Russian army - an officer who is personally attached to the commander of a military unit or formation, to the head of some part of the military administration, as well as a person who conducts office work at headquarters or administration. In the regiments of the "foreign order" of the 17th century, these persons were called esauls. The position of Adjutant was first introduced by Peter I, according to the Military Regulations of March 30, 1716, " intelligent, hard-working and brave young men " were to be elected as Adjutants, so that they could promote the decrees of their superiors in the proper manner and not remember (forget) anything, since much depends on it and the entire army must act in time. A young man cannot learn military habits anywhere as well as in this rank. Please carefully review the attached photos, if you need any additional photos please contact me.