Badge was established on January 26, 1909.
Original name of the badge: badge for naval officers who successfully passed graduation practical tests and were promoted to underwater diving officer/нагрудный знак для офицеров флота, успешно выдержавших выпускные практические испытания и удостоенных звания офицеров подводного плавания.
Original regulation.
Original design and description.
Badge was manufactured in 84 silver and worn on the right side of the chest.
Original name of the badge: badge for naval officers who successfully passed graduation practical tests and were promoted to underwater diving officer/нагрудный знак для офицеров флота, успешно выдержавших выпускные практические испытания и удостоенных звания офицеров подводного плавания.
Original regulation.
"Государь Император в день 26-й января сего года Высочайше соизволил на введение особого нагрудного знака для офицеров флота, успешно выдержавших выпускные практические испытания и удостоенных звания офицеров подводного плавания, дающего исключительное право служения на судах подводного плавания."
"The Sovereign Emperor, on the day of January 26 of this year, Most Highly deigned to establish a special badge for naval officers who successfully passed graduation practical tests and were awarded the title of diving officers, giving the exclusive right to serve on diving ships".
"The Sovereign Emperor, on the day of January 26 of this year, Most Highly deigned to establish a special badge for naval officers who successfully passed graduation practical tests and were awarded the title of diving officers, giving the exclusive right to serve on diving ships".
Original design and description.
Badge was manufactured in 84 silver and worn on the right side of the chest.