AUCTION 39: ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOR

A RARE RUSSIAN BRASS TECHNICAL COLLEDGE BADGE, 1900

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $300 - $400

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After the February Revolution of 1917, the Imperial Technical School (ITU) in Moscow was renamed the Higher Technical School (VTU), and only the nameplate was changed on the badge, the Imperial eagle remained unchanged. Only one graduation of engineer received a badge of this type. The ITU mark was approved on May 21 (June 2), 1870. Now it is Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

Dimensions: H: 2 3/8 in., (6 cm.)

Condition: VG.