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1 December 2010

Hammer Price:
£140

Russia, Red Cross Depot of the Empress Alexandra Badge 1914-16, 32 x 23mm., bronze-gilt and enamel, with short gilt chain attachment, ref. Andelenko 860; P/B. 3.26 (variation); British Red Cross Society Badge, bronze-gilt and enamel (6790 Dorothy C. Nicholls) very fine (2) £100-140

The Russian badge was awarded to individuals who gave gifts to soldiers who were on their way to the front. The connection, if any, between the two badges, is not established.