Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude and retains a transparent rhomboid

and retains a transparent rhomboid moisture guard stitched onto the crown

A Victorian Boer War Era Pioneer Infantry Badge

the reverse medallion bears the date 1883

measuring 92 mm (w) x 163 mm (h) x 39 mm (d)

Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 GTRexclude and retains a transparent rhomboidInstituted 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