1912 Russian Imperial Air Force Committee Jetton.
In various years up to and including World War I, private
funds were solicited for the benefit of the Air Force. This
Russian Imperial Jetton was instituted on February 3,1912
with the inscription: "IMPERIAL SPECIAL COMMITTEE
FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF THE AIR FORCE".
This jetton in silver and pale blue enamel, and marked
with Russian Imperial silver 84 standard, and maker in
cyrillic "VA". Size: 30.5 x 22.6mm. Condition: slight
enamel damage to the scroll. Original and unique.
For more information, refer to: Robert Werlich, Jettons
of Imperial Russia. Page - 37 and Figure J-62. Reverse
is hallmarked for silver content 84, and Cyrillic initial
maker mark, blurry. This silver jetton has worn details,
and overall in good condition.
ITEM NAME: 1912 Air Force Jetton
Price: $ 550.00
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