EMPIRE RUSSE Jubilee of the Cavalry School (1809-1909). Silver badge (84 zolotniks/875/min. 800) white and black, white and red enamels. Gilded reverse. With oval holding plate and silver wheel. Goldsmith's mark on the plate: EDOUARD. 1908-1917. Total gross weight: 45 g. - 54 x 34 mm. Some wear; oxidation. The german silversmith Edouard DIETWALD (+ 1910) seems to settle in Saint Petersburg around 1895 and is part of the 2nd Artel. He founded the EDOUARD workshop around 1900, and worked as much for a private clientele as for the State, in particular for regimental insignia, schools or medals...