Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Newly Listed Measuring approximately 37 cm across

Measuring approximately 37 cm across the waist

The front is completed by a vertical row of five metal buttons on the right side

with multiple 65 mm long strands of rolled bullion wire fringe

the two ends tied together with a tan ribbon

on a loop for suspension from its period original ladies’ bowtie ribbon

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Newly Listed Measuring approximately 37 cm acrossIn silver, a four armed star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and enamels featuring cyrillic letters and a painted Saint in the center surmounted by a crown, reverse with a vertical pin, marked with the 84 kokoshniks, St. Petersburg, makers mark AB in cyrillic, measures 67. 7 mm (w) x 68. 0 mm (h), weighs 41. 48 grams, light wear in enamels, lovely patina, a rare badge in near extremely fine condition.