Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III certificate_of_authenticity McKay had made seven operational

McKay had made seven operational trips

October 21-22

measuring 194 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

" Sergeant-Mechanic Percival George Phillips (East Ham) was recommended by the Brigadier-General (later Air Chief Marshal) Edgar Rainey Ludlow-Hewitt GCB

Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III certificate_of_authenticity McKay had made seven operationalInstituted December 27, 1894. In bronze gilt, a central monogram of Alexander III surrounded by a set of laurels, the reverse bears a single screwpost with a replacement back plate and screw plate, measures 43. 07 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighs 27. 89 grams, heavy gilt wear, dark patina, a very rare badge in very fine condition. Footnote: A badge for adjutants General, staff and chief officers appointed to the retinue of His Imperial Majesty Alexander