RUSSIAN ORDERS, BADGES, Badge of the Committee to Assist Soldiers, Victims of War and their Families. P/B 3.28. By Karl Faberge. Silver and enamels. Hallmarked "ФАБЕРЖЕ" behind eagle, "88" and "AK" on screwplate. Imperial eagle with fanlike tail superimposed on laurel wreath, shield with Moscow Arms in multienamels on breast, crossed scepter and orb and white-enameled long cross below; at bottom is a blue-enameled ribbon inscribed: ЗА ВЪРУ ЦАРЯ И ОТЕЧЕСТВО. On the back, is inscribed: "No. 1419 A. T. URCHENKO". Always popular Faberge-produced badge cited in most references on the world famous jeweler. Converted from pinback to screwback apparently by recipient. Condition: Attractive and well-preserved
Estimate: $5000