Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Republic of some corrosion

some corrosion

(Ordre du Saint-Esprit)

two suspension rings protruding from the wrap-around loops

42 mm (h - including integral ring suspension)

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Republic of some corrosionIn silver, a four armed star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and enamels featuring cyrillic letters and a painted Saint in the center surmounted by a crown, reverse with a vertical pin, marked with the 84 kokoshniks, St. Petersburg, makers mark AB in cyrillic, measures 67. 7 mm (w) x 68. 0 mm (h), weighs 41. 48 grams, light wear in enamels, lovely patina, a rare badge in near extremely fine condition.