№122434Badge of the Prison Guard

Russian Empire. The badge of the escort guard was established on March 24, 1911. A sign in the form of an eagle crowned with the Imperial Crown. On the chest is an overhead shield with monograms of Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas II. Under it is the number "100." In the paws of the eagle is a torch and a laurel wreath.

On July 3, 1811, Emperor Alexander approved the "Regulation" for the internal guard, which determined its purpose and tasks. These were: the fight against robbers, robbers and other criminals. The detention of escaped criminals and deserters, the fight against the smuggling of smuggled and prohibited goods, ensuring order and security when holding, as we say now, fairs, public festivities, church holidays. Assistance to the population at natural disasters, floods, the fires and other, escort of prisoners, prisoners, recruits, the state treasury and other law-enforcement tasks.

Light bronze, gilding, silver. Typed sign, three-tier. Size 55.53 * 30.53 mm. Beautiful patina. Screw attachment.