Extremely Rare Russian Imperial AIR FORCE SLEEVE BADGE, 1916, cross medal order

Extremely rare Russian Imperial AIR FORCE SLEEVE BADGE , 1916. Extremely rare WWI Imperial Russian Air Service Sleeve Badge. Large Measures 4" long, 3" wide. Brass Tsarist Eagle, a monoplane, and the numeral "8" are attached to a back metal plate.

The back plate itself is painted with Imperial colours/motif (Blue cross on white background). The plate, in turn, is attached to a khaki-coloured canvas backing, which is attached to heavy olive colour wool. No damage or repairs, but face of metal disc does show some age discoloration (See photos).

This particular badge did not include at any catalogue! DISCOUNT - please make me an OFFER. The item "Extremely Rare Russian Imperial AIR FORCE SLEEVE BADGE, 1916, cross medal order" is in sale since Friday, June 23, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons". The seller is "ww2_army" and is located in Blaine. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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