Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude Type I with Right Profile

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

plus a protective leather tab with black corduroy support behind the buckle to prevent chafing

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

horizontal pinback (two solder points

in silvered metal (nonmagnetic)

Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude Type I with Right ProfileInstituted 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