A Small 18th Century Jeweled Crown Badge

circa 1750

An extremely rare and unusual silver badge from the 1700s in the shape of the Russian Imperial crown, likely a badge of a courtier.

The silver crown is set with old mine cut red spinel and old rose cut diamonds.

The crown was attached to a fabric or leather with two wire attachments on the back (one is broken).

The crown could be fashioned into a ring, a brooch or a pendant.

Size 24 x 20 mm (15/16 x 13/16 in.)