Antique Russian Orders & Medals | Imperial Order of St Alexander Nevsky Diamond Star for sale

Antique Russian Imperial Orders and Medals, St Alexander Nevsky Order Star

Antique Russian Imperial Breast Star of the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky

mid 19th century, gilded silver (unmarked), white enamel

The star is set with a mixture of faceted rock crystal (the rays), paste (the central medallion and crown), and rose-cut diamonds (the motto of the Order and cipher 'SA').

The Cyrillic inscription around the center (the motto of the Order) reads: "For Hard-Working and Fatherland".

Width 3 7/8 in. (9,7 cm)

Condition: hairline cracks to the white enamel medallion in the center.

Russian diamond star of the order of Saint Alexander Nevsky

Russian diamond star of the order of Saint Alexander Nevsky

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