Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Newly Listed on a loop for suspension

on a loop for suspension from its period original ladies’ bowtie ribbon

the reverse a barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch

23 Casualty Clearing Station

reverse illustrating an open-ended wreath composed of oak leaves and laurel leaves

Footnote: A veteran of the Italian Front of the First World War

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Newly Listed on a loop for suspensionIn 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.