Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2015 ANA Auction - Sessions B-C 14 August 2015
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RUSSIA. Order of Alexander Nevsky, ND (Established 1942).
Vernon-361; Werlich-1293. Type 3. With screw-back. Gilt rimmed, red enameled star superimposed on a multi-rayed silver plaque. Central silver medallion depicts a helmeted bust of the thirteenth century Russian hero and saint Alexander Nevsky, gilt wreath around, crossed gilt battleaxes behind, hammer and sickle on shield below. Numbered 33924 on reverse. Earned in 1945, but apparently not issued until 1948. Accompanied by its original Orders Book with the same number. Perfect enamel on this handsome piece. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00
Vernon-361; Werlich-1293. Type 3. With screw-back. Gilt rimmed, red enameled star superimposed on a multi-rayed silver plaque. Central silver medallion depicts a helmeted bust of the thirteenth century Russian hero and saint Alexander Nevsky, gilt wreath around, crossed gilt battleaxes behind, hammer and sickle on shield below. Numbered 33924 on reverse. Earned in 1945, but apparently not issued until 1948. Accompanied by its original Orders Book with the same number. Perfect enamel on this handsome piece. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00