Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 certificate_of_authenticity 4 grams without bronze ribbon

4 grams without bronze ribbon suspension

composing of highly detailed enameled white nine-pointed star with white small star between the arms

issued on 6 November 1944 for a serious wound suffered on 27 October 1944

First Class in Gold - Of the highest quality in gold and enamels

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 certificate_of_authenticity 4 grams without bronze ribbonIn 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.