Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude the badge measuring 31 mm

the badge measuring 31 mm x 34 mm and suspended from a 6 mm x 50

while the vest closes with five gilded bronze buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

Type I with Right Profile of King Victor Emanuele III (Medaglia di benemerenza per il terremoto del 13

in silvered metal (nonmagnetic)

horizontal pinback (two solder points

Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude the badge measuring 31 mmInstituted 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