Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2017 NYINC Auction 12-14 January 2017
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RUSSIA. 100th Anniversary of the Order of St. George by V. Alexeev/P. Mescheryakov, 1869. Alexander II (1851-81). PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
71 mm. Dia-760.1. Uniformed conjoined busts of Alexander II and Catherine II left within circular border, legend around wreath below; Reverse: Cross of the Order of St. George within circular border, alternating legend and branches around. The order of St. George is a purely military award originally given to Senior officers for conduct of military operations protecting the country from external attacks resulting in complete defeat of the enemy, for the execution of combat and other operations in foreign states restoring peace and security, or for being a model of military science with feats that exemplify military prowess. Excellent strike with high relief, light wispy hairlines in the fields now subdued with light attractive toning and multicolored hues in the protected areas of the legend. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00
71 mm. Dia-760.1. Uniformed conjoined busts of Alexander II and Catherine II left within circular border, legend around wreath below; Reverse: Cross of the Order of St. George within circular border, alternating legend and branches around. The order of St. George is a purely military award originally given to Senior officers for conduct of military operations protecting the country from external attacks resulting in complete defeat of the enemy, for the execution of combat and other operations in foreign states restoring peace and security, or for being a model of military science with feats that exemplify military prowess. Excellent strike with high relief, light wispy hairlines in the fields now subdued with light attractive toning and multicolored hues in the protected areas of the legend. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00