Russia, Imperial. A People’s Army Volunteer Cap Badge Cross Newly Listed maker mark “W 9” on

maker mark “W 9” on reverse

the obverse with a gold inscription of “IM NAMEN DES DEUTSCHEN REICHES” (“IN THE NAME OF THE GERMAN REICH”)

The "6" position and part of the "5" and "7" positions are obscured by the inset second hand clock with a black secondhand

with the Battalion arriving on the front line in Belgium shortly thereafter

Russia, Imperial. A People’s Army Volunteer Cap Badge Cross Newly Listed maker mark “W 9” onA First War Era Cap badge, in brass, a cross shape with inscription on the arms For Faith, Czar and Fatherland, reverse bears two butterflied stays on the 12 and 6 oclock arms, measures 44. 3mm in diameter, light wear, in very fine condition.