Russia, Imperial. A 25Th Anniversary Of Patronage Of Montenegrin King Nicholas I Over The 15Th Infantry Regiment, C. 1914 Newly Listed Footnote: The Battalion was raised

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Woodstock

in 1943/44

Joint Service Commendation Medal and Army Commendation Medal

In die stamped brass with stamped brass face plate affixed by two rivets

Captain Gibbons thirty-five year career in the Navy ended

Russia, Imperial. A 25Th Anniversary Of Patronage Of Montenegrin King Nicholas I Over The 15Th Infantry Regiment, C. 1914 Newly Listed Footnote: The Battalion was raisedInstituted April 27, 1914. A rare badge composed of silver in a Latin cross, the arms bearing the inscription 1889 1914 on the 9 and 3 oclock arms, and XXV 15 MA on the 12 and 6 oclock arms, the center medallion in gilt presents the crowned HI monogram of Nicholas I of Montenegro, the reverse presents a long vertical screw post with screw back plate, the badge measures 38. 3mm (w) x 43. 7mm (h), weighs 19. 9 grams, dark patina, in very fine condition.