Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Auction A multi-piece turquoise and light

A multi-piece turquoise and light grey rayon liner fully encompasses the interior

the obverse center presents a superimposed white enamel cross with delicate knots between each quadrant

complemented by rolled silvered bullion wire on the blade of the fasces

which is missing the white enameled portion of the five-pointed star

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Auction A multi-piece turquoise and lightIn 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.