BADGE OF ORDER OF SAINT ALEXANDER NEVSKY

Currently in storage

About this object

Gilt metal cross pattée red enameled arms between which are gilt eagle and two crossed swords passing through the center of the cross, the gilt beaded rimmed central medallion is green cloissonne with the figure of St. Alexander Nevsky in gold with a red cape on a white horse. Hand of the Lords is also in gold. Reverse is plain matte gilt metal. Whole is suspended from a detailed gilt imperial crown.

Object name:: BADGE OF ORDER OF SAINT ALEXANDER NEVSKY
Made from:: Metal -- cloisonné enamel
Made in:: Berlin, Germany
Date made:: 1919-1922
Size:: 5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 18.104
Class:: ORDER
Signature marks:: MARK 45 X HP incised in metal on back
Credit line:: Gift of Mrs. Peter M. Rouzitsky, 1977