Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude CONGREVE R

CONGREVE R

Footnote: The company was established in 1882 and still exists today

Footnote: The Medal was awarded for long and exemplary service in the Corps of Commissionaires and was established in February 1859 by Captain Sir Edward Walter

measuring 92 mm (w) x 163 mm (h) x 39 mm (d)

A 1914 Iron Cross stickpin

Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude CONGREVE RInstituted 1724 by Peter the Great. Type II. (1815 1855). A rare and beautiful decoration, in 14Kt Gold, a black enamelled cross with highly detailed double headed Gold eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion exhibits a lovely hand painted St. Alexander Nevsky on horseback, encircled by a etched border, the reverse medallion presents the cursive SA on a white enamel field with red crown and pendilia details, encircled by a smooth Gold ring, the