IMPERIAL RUSSIA ORDERS
RDER F THE WHITE EAGLE
2501
2501 Breast Star. Civil Division. By Keibel. Silver, enamels, gold plated. 89 mm. Hallmarked ‘84’, ‘Keibel’, St. Petersburgh’s assay mark and Imperial Warrant mark. Raised red-bordered, white enamel cross at center, legend: PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE - around against blue enamel. Hallmarks on pin. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 6,000
RDER F ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKY
to 1.5x
2502
2502 Breast Star. Civil Division. Ca. First Half of 19th Century. Embroidered cloth and silver foil, tissue and paper. ‘SA’ Monogram in a center. Embroidered motto around. Condition: Decently preserved delicate star. Wear due to edge. Problem free $ 8,000
RDER F ST. VLADIMIR
2503
2503 Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver, enamels, gold plated. 89 mm. By Eduard. Ca. Early 1900’s. Cross on black enamel center with the motto: ‘ПОЛЬЗА – ЧЕСТЬ –СЛАВА’ (Advantage, Honor, Fame) around on red enamel. Kokoshnik mark on back ‘84 (head l.) AP’ and maker’s marks: ‘ИЛ’ and ‘ЭДУAPДЪ’. Hallmarked also on back of four star rays and on pin. Rare Condition: Choice, very well preserved $ 10,000
to 1.5x
2504
2504 Cross. 3rd Class. Military Division. Gold. 45 mm. Circa end of 19th – early 20th Century. St. Petersburg. By Eduard. ‘ЭДУАРДЪ’ and ‘ВД’ marks on reverse, two ‘kokoshnik’ marks on sword hilts. On collector’s ribbon. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 10,000
2505
2505 Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold. 45 mm. Ca.1880’s-1890’s. St. Petersburg. Hallmarked 56 (14K) on loop. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Choice, problem free $ 7,000
2506 2506 to 1.5x
2506 Cross. 4th Class. Civil Division. Ca. 1815-1819. Gold and enamels. 32 mm. Unmarked. Russian manufacture. Comes with related French Permission Certificate to accept and to wear from the French Royal Chancellerie of the Legion d’Honneur on August 9, 1819 to the French Lietenant Astruc. Very rare, especially documented. Condition: Well preserved, especially for such an early award $ 10,000
to 1.5x
2507
2507 Cross. 4th Class. Military Division. Gold. 35 mm. Ca. Late 1890’s. St. Petersburg. Hallmarked 56 (14 K) and unclear letters on loop. ‘Kokoshnik’ marks on swords hilts. Very nice ‘Bomb’ type cross. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Superb and problem free $ 7,000
2508
2508 Cross. 4th Class. Civil Division. Bronze. 35 mm. 1916-1917. By Dmitri Osipov. Marked ‘K’ and ‘ДО’ on reverse. Condition: Restoration of red enamel on reverse, moderate wear, Very fine $ 600
RDER F ST. ANNE
2509
2509 Cross. 1st Class with Imperial Crown. Silver. 84 by 44.3 mm. Unmarked. European, possibly Austrian manufacture. Circa early 20th Century. Black enamel. Gilt. The hinged crown suspension fitted with hanger on reverse. Impressive Condition: Nice patina, Near mint $ 2,500
2510
2510 Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. Bronze and enamels. 35 mm. By Eduard. Marked ‘К / Эдуардъ’ on lower reverse arm. Comes on collector’s ribbon. Condition: Moderate wear. Overall nice and problem free $ 500
2511
2511 Cross. 2nd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 43 mm. By Albert Keibel. ‘56 (eagle) on loop, maker’s initials ‘A.K.’ back bottom arm. On neck ribbon. Condition: Very nice and problem free $ 2,500
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2512 2512
2512 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. Gold and enamels. 33 mm. Ca. 1840’s-1850’s. By Kammer and Keibel. Unclear St. Petersburg’s year mark on loop. Rare and desirable early cross. Condition: Very nice and problem free $ 3,500
2513
2513 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gilt Silver and enamels. 37 mm. European manufacture. On ribbon. Condition: Some minor contact on red enamel cross, otherwise Choice $ 600
RDER F ST. STANISLAUS
2514
2514 Breast Star. Civil Division. Silver and enamels. Ca. 1900. By Ronchetti, Milano, Italy. ‘SS’ Monogram, surrounded by motto. Vertical pinback. Manufacture seal-type mark in center. Rare maker Condition: Choice and problem free $ 4,000
2515
2515 Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. Gilt Bronze and enamels. 46 mm. By Eduard. Maker’s name ‘ЭДУAPДЪ’ with large ‘K’ above back bottom arm. Condition: Normal wear, contact marks on back, a Very fine example $ 750
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2516 2516
2516 Cross. 2nd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 47 mm. By Albert Keibel. Hallmark ‘56 (head)’ on loop, maker’s mark ‘A.K.’ and Imperial eagle on back of cross arms. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 1,250
2517
2517 Provisional Government. Cross. 2nd Class. Military Division. Gilt Bronze and enamels. 46 mm. By Eduard. Maker’s name ‘ЭДУAPДЪ’ with large ‘K’ above back bottom arm. On ribbon. Condition: Trivial loss of green enamel in medallion wreath. Extremely fine $ 750
2518
2518 Cross. 3rd Class. Civil Division. Gold and enamels. 40 mm. By Eduard. ‘(head) 56’ on loop, maker’s name ‘(Э)ДУAPД(Ъ)’ on back bottom arm. On ribbon. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 1,250
2519
2519 3rd Class. Military Division. Silver and enamels. 37 mm. European manufacture. On ribbon. Condition: Front medallion loose. Extremely fine $ 600
AWARD MEDALS
2520
2520 Award Medal for Useful Labor to Society, 1762. Bronze. Novodel. 44 mm. By T. Ivanov. Bit H283 (R1), Diakov 116.1 (R2), Peters 4a, Reichel 2242. Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine the Great right, signed T. IBAHOBЪ below / Four-line legend within ornate frame. Rare Condition: Extremely fine $ 500
2521 2522
2521 Award Medal for the Victory at Kagul, 1770. Silver. By T. Ivanov. 41 mm. Bit 305 A (R2). 19,157 were awarded according to Peters. However, medals had to be returned after recipient’s death. Holed for wear. Rare. Condition: Heavy even wear. Fine $ 2,000 2522 Medal. Bronze. By T. Ivanov. 41 mm. Victory at Kagul, 1770. Diakov 148.2 (R2). Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine the Great right, Order ribbon on chest / ‘KAΓУΛЪ IЮΛЯ. 21. ДHЯ, 1770 ΓOДA.’ in four lines. Deep chestnut, good lustre Condition: Uncirculated $ 500
2523 2524
2523 Award Medal for the Peace with Turkey, 1774. Silver, rhombus shape. Bit 314. Crowned cipher of Catherine II / Six-line legend. Rare. Condition: Heavy wear. Fine $ 1,000 2524 Award Medal for the Peace with Turkey, 1791. Silver. Oval, 39.7 x 32 mm. Bit 356 (R1), Diakov 225.8 (R2), Reichel 2838 (R2), Sm 322. Crowned cipher of Catherine II / Four-line legend and year below. Condition: Toned, contact wear. Good fine $ 1,000
2525
2525 Award Medal to the Citizens of Uleaborg for Zeal, nd (1810). Novodel. Bronze. 66 mm. By C. Leberecht. Bit H673 (R2), Diakov 347.1 (R2), Reichel 3060, Sm 365. Uniformed bust of Alexander I right, signed CARL LEBERECHT F. below / Three-line Cyrillic legend, four-line Swedish legend below, all within ornate circular border. Deep silvery-birch with a lovely iridescent undertone. Condition: Choice uncirculated $ 400 Ex Coin Galleries Sale, NY, July 21, 1982, lot 1179
2526
2526 Award Medal ‘for Usefulness’, 1811. Novodel. Bronze. 51.5 mm. By I. Shilov and V. Alexeev. Bit H551 (R3), Diakov 274.4 (R2). Bare head of Alexander I right, signed И.ШИΛOBЪ on truncation, date 1811 below / Crossed cornucopiae pouring out coins, branches and caduceus above, initials B.A. above groundline. Rare. Dark chestnut-brown, prooflike. Condition: Choice brilliant Uncirculated $ 300
2527
2527 Award Medal for Usefulness. Novodel. Bronze. 68 mm. Bit H755A-B (R3). Bust of Nicholas I right / Legend: ‘ЗА ПОЛЕЗНОЕ’ – For Usefulness. Very rare. Walnut brown Condition: Uncirculated $ 2,000 2528 2529
2528 Award Medal For Zeal. Silver. 29 mm. Bust of Nicholas I right / Legend: ЗА УСЕРДIE – For Zeal. On ribbon. Condition: A lot of wear. Very fine $ 400
2529 Award Medal For Zeal. Novodel. Bronze. Octogonal. 27 by 27 mm. Bit H843 (R2). Cipher of Nicholas I / ЗА УСЕРДIE in wreath. Chestnut brown Condition: Uncirculated $ 500
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2530
2530 Large Neck Award Medal from the Finnish Agricultural Society. ND. Silver. 44 mm. Bit 849 (R3). Bust of Nicholas I left / Three-line legend within wreath – TAITO JA TOIMI. Extremely rare and apparently the only specimen ever offered at public auctions. Condition: Minimal wear. Extremely fine $ 18,000
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2531
2531 Large Neck Medal For Bravery. Silver. 51 mm. By Alexeev. Bit 898 (R3). Bust of Alexander II left / Legend around: ‘ЗА ХРАБРОСТЬ’ – ‘For Bravery’. Of the Greatest Rarity. Appeared in the market only once in the last 25 years. Condition: Moderate wear. Extremely fine $ 30,000
2532 2533
2532 Award Medal to Participants in the Defense of Sevastopol, 1854-1855. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 960, Diakov 632.1 (R1), Peters 137, Sm 580. Crowned ciphers of Nicholas I and Alexander II / Dates at center, ЗA ЗAЩИTУ CEBACTOПOΛЯ around. On ribbon. Condition: Contact marks, Extremely fine $ 400 2533 Award Medal for the Storming of Geok Teppe on January 12, 1881. Silver. 27 mm. Bit 992 (R1). Private manufacture. Makers mark on a loop. Crowned cipher of Alexander II surrounded by beaded border / Five-line legend with date. Condition: Near uncirculated $ 2,000
2534
2534 Large Neck Medal for Zeal. GOLD. 50 mm. By A. Griliches. Bit 1014.A (R2), Diakov 896.4 (R4), Peters 162/a, Sm 832/a. Alexander III head right, initials A.Γ. on truncation / Legend around: ‘ЗA УCEPДIE’ – ‘For Zeal’, braided inner circle, quadruple outer band. Integral loop. Condition: Minor contact marks from wear. About uncirculated $ 20,000
2535
2535 Large Neck Medal for Zeal. Bronze. 56 mm. Bit 1014A (R2). Private manu- facture. Head of Alexander III right / Legend around: ‘ЗA УCEPДIE’ – ‘For Zeal’, braided inner circle. ‘МЪДЬ’ in inner circle lower right. Rare Condition: Extremely fine $ 1,500
2536
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2536 Medal for Zeal. Silver. 29 mm. By L. Steinman. Bit 1015 (R2), Diakov 896.5 (R2). Alexander III head right, signed by Steinman below / Legend ‘ЗA УCEPДIE’ around, braided inner circle, quadruple outer band. Rare. On ribbon. Condition: Minor contact marks from wear, Extremely fine $ 1,000
2537 2537
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2537 Life-saving Medal. Silver 29 mm. By L. Steinman. Bit 1053 (R2), Diakov 901.5 (R2), Peters 165/b, Sm 836/b. Bust of Alexander III right, signed below / Three-line legend: ‘ЗA CПACEHÏE’ ПOΓИБABШИXЪ. Very rare. Condition: Toned battleship gray Good very fine $ 2,000
2538 2538 to 1.5x
2538 Life-saving Medal. Silver 29 mm. By L. Steinman. Bit 1055 (R3). Bust of Alexander III right, signed below / Three-line legend: ‘ЗA CПACEHIE’. Extremely rare variety without points above letter ‘I”. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Extremely fine $ 3,500
2539 to 1.5x 2539
2539 Medal for Blameless Service in the Police. Silver. 35 mm. Bit 1071 (R2). Bare head of Alexander III right. Legend around, all within wreath / 'ЗА БЕСПОРОЧНУЮ СЛУЖБУ ВЪ ПОЛИЦIИ’ in four lines with wreath. Rare. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU Details, Surface hairlines. Condition: Extremely fine $ 2,000
2540 2540 to 1.5x
2540 Medal for Blameless Prison Guard Service. Silver. 35 mm. Bit 1079 (R3). Bare head of Alexander III right. Legend around, all within wreath / 'ЗА БЕСПОРОЧНУЮ СЛУЖБУ ВЪ ТЮРЕМНОЙ СТРАЖЪ’ in five lines with wreath. Extremely rare. Condition: Extremely fine $ 6,000
2541 2542
2541 Medal for Bravery. 3rd Class. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 1111 (R). Bust if Nicholas II left / Award # 4426. Scarce with low number. On ribbon. Condition: Extremely fine $ 300
2542 Medal for Bravery. 4th Class. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 1113. Bust if Nicholas II left / Award # 29605. Scarce early award. On ribbon. Condition: Extremely fine $ 200
2543
2543 Large Neck Medal For Zeal. Silver. 51 mm. Bit 1115. Diakov 1138.1. Bust of Nicholas II left / Legend ‘ЗА УСЕРДIЕ’ – For Zeal. Condition: Some contact marks due to wear. Extremely fine $ 700
2544 2545
2544 Award Medal for the Chinese Campaign 1900-1901 (Boxer Rebellion). Silver. 28 mm. Chep 939. Crowned cipher of Nicholas II / Legend and dates 1900-1901. On collectors ribbon. Condition: Extremely fine $ 250
2545 Award Medal for the Chinese Campaign 1900-1901 (Boxer Rebellion). Bronze. 28 mm. Chep 942. Crowned cipher of Nicholas II / Legend and dates 1900-1901. On collectors ribbon. Condition: Extremely fine $ 150
2546
2546 Award Medal for the Centennial of the Birth of Nicholas I. Instituted 1896 by Nicholas II. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 1140 (R), Diakov 612.1, Peters (Nicholas II) 16, Sm 1105. Older head of Nicholas I right / Reign dates, legend around. On collectors ribbon. Condition: Deep pearly gray, decent lustre. Extremely fine $ 350
2547
2547 Award Campaign Medal for Medical Personal in the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 1149.4. Hallmarked on a loop. Red enameled cross / Three-line legend. Rare in large size. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Minor wear and enamel chip. Deep patina Extremely fine $ 900
2548
2548 Award Medal for the 25th Anniversary of Parish Schools, 1909. Silver. 28 mm. Bit 1152a, Diakov 1475.1 (R2), Peters 208, Werlich 125. Conjoined busts of Nicholas II and Alexander III left / Radiant patriarchal cross, anniversary dates, above open book. On ribbon. Condition: Lightly toned. Good extremely fine $ 200
BADGES
2549
2549 Badge of the Composite-Guards battalion. P/B 2.2. Star of the Order of St. Andrew. Crown above. Surrounded by ribbon with legend ‘СВОДНО ГВАРДЕЙСКIЙ БАТАЛIОНЪ’. Silvered bronze. Enamel. Screwback with imperial warrant mark ‘МОРОЗОВЪ’. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 1,250
2550
2550 Badge of the Life-Guards Grenadier Regiment. P/B 3.1.9. White metal. Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari, Polish eagle at center. Replacement screwplate. Condition: Good very fine $ 500
2551
2551 Badge of the 4th Nesvizh Grenadier Regiment of General-Field Marshal, Prince Barclay de Tolly. P/B 4.1.4. Bronze. Screwback. St. George-style Cross, ciphers of Emperors Paul and Nicholas II, raised grenade at center with letter ‘H’. Condition: Extremely fine $ 500
2552
2552 Badge of the 11th Pskov Infantry Regiment of General Field-Marshal, Prince Kutuzov-Smolensky. P/B 4.2.11. Bronze. Multipiece construction. Screwback. Golden St. Andrew Cross with regimental legend, Imperial eagle in left and right angle, date 17-00, crowned ciphers above and below, date 1900 at bottom. Condition: Choice $ 500
2553
2553 Badge of the 28th Polotsk Infantry Regiment. P/B 4.2.28. Silvered Bronze. Combined ciphers of Empress Catherine II and Emperor Alexander II, crown above at center of broad cross, dates 1769 – 1869 across, ‘St. Petersburg Legion’, ‘Polotsk Regiment’ legend above and below. Replacement screwplate. Condition: Good extremely fine $ 500
2554
2554 Badge of the 36th Orlov Infantry Regiment of General-Field Marshal, the Prince of Warsaw, Count Paskevich-Erivansky. P/B 4.2.36.Silvered Bronze and Bronze. Crowned Imperial eagle at center of broad cross, combined ciphers of Emperors Peter I and Nicholas II on its breast, dates ‘1711 19/11 1911’ below. Replacement screwplate. Condition: Extremely fine $ 500
2555
2555 Officer’s Badge of the 67th Tarutinsky Infantry Regiment of the Grand Duke of Oldenburg. P/B 4.2.65. Bronze and red enamel. Multipiece construction. Laurel wreath with ciphers of Emperors Paul and Nicholas II at center, Imperial crown above with red enamel ribbon with dates ‘1796’ and ‘1896’. Maker’s name ЭДУAP(ДЪ) on screwplate. Condition: Fine workmanship. Choice $ 1,250
2556
2556 Badge of the 190th Ochakov Infantry Regiment. P/B 4.2.150. Silvered Bronze and Bronze. Two-piece construction. Ochakov Cross superimposed on silver wreath of laurel and oak leaves, Imperial eagle above with shield on breast inscribed ‘100’. Maker’s name ЭДУAPДЪ on screwplate. Condition: Finely detailed badge. Choice and well-preserved $ 500
2557
2557 Badge of the 9th Finland Rifle Regiment. P/B 4.4.7. Bronze. Two-piece construction. Combined ciphers of Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas II superimposed on crowned, squared ribbon with dates ‘1811’ and ‘1911’, and ‘223’ and ‘9 Ф’. Maker’s name: З.KOPTMAHЪ on screwplate. Condition: Left top arm of cipher broken off, otherwise Extremely fine $ 300
2558
2558 Badge of the 13th Military Order Dragon Regiment of General-Field Marshal Count Minich. P/B 5.1.13. Bronze. Star of the Order of St. George with ciphers at center. All surrounded by St. George ribbon. Crowned cipher of Peter I above. Rare. Condition: Moderate wear. Good very fine $ 800
2559 2559
2559 Badge of the Kuban Cossack Army. P/B 5.5.3. Bronze, wreath is silver plated, light enamel. Double-headed eagle over ciphers of Catherine II and Nicholas II. Flags on Kuban coat of arms below. Dates 1796-1896. Condition: Minimal wear. Extremely fine $ 800
2560 2560
2560 Badge of the Orenburg Cossack Army. P/B 5.5.6. Bronze and enamels. On figurative shield, top half of Imperial eagle above sky blue band, black enameled St. Andrew Cross, bow with crossed arrows, enclosed in blue-enameled ribbon with date ‘1574’. Surmounted by Cossack Papakha. With replacement screwplate. Condition: Some chipping of the blue ribbon enamel, otherwise About extremely fine $ 750
2561
2561
2561 Badge for Graduation from the Nikolaevsky Academy of General Staff. P/B 1.1.1. Silver. Multipiece construction. Oval support frame, screwback. Openwork Imperial eagle, wreath tied at bottom with wide ribbon, ends hanging. Hallmarked ‘(head) 84’ and ‘KД’(?) on back. Condition: Quality workmanship. Choice $ 900
2562
2562 Graduation Badge from the Nikolaevsky Military School in Kiev. Type I. P/B 1.2.12. Silver and enamels. Multipiece construction. Imperial eagle, Saint Martyr Tsarina Alexandra on red-enameled shield on breast, holding golden scepter and red-enameled orb in talons, gold crown above with red enameled ribbon inscribed in gold letters 1914 – ΓOДA. All superimposed on red bordered, white enamel St. Andrew’s Cross. Hallmarks on back ‘(head) 84’, ‘2 KA’, and engraved number ‘824’. Maker’s name on screwplate. Condition: Fine quality and very attractive. Choice $ 1,500
2563 2564
2563 Dress Miniature. Graduation Badge from the St. Petersburg Practical Technological Institute of Emperor Nicholas. P/B 2.4. Gilt Silver. Multipiece construction. Kokoshnik marks on back and screwplate. Condition: Extremely fine $ 300 2564 Dress Miniature.Graduation Badge from the Riga Polytechnical Institute. P/B 2.7. Gilt Silver. Multipiece construction. Imperial eagle within wreath, school letters: PПИ superimposed on bottom. Hallmarked ‘84 (head)’ on back. Kokoshnik mark and maker’s mark ‘AB’ on screwplate. Condition: Nice workmanship. Choice $ 300
2565
2565
2565 Graduation Badge from the Polytechnical Institutes (Nicholas II Institute in Warsaw, the Alexander III Institute in Kiev and the St. Petersburg Instiutute). P/B 2.33. Bronze and green enamel. Multipiece construction. Screwback. Imperial eagle within wreath, green enameled cross superimposed at intersection of branches. Condition: Very minor abrasion to enamel, otherwise Choice and Attractive $ 400
2566
2566 Alexeevsky Military School in Moscow Graduation Badge. P/B 1.2.9. Bronze. Enamels. Screwback. Cross of red enamel and black rim toped with Imperial Crown. The letter ‘A’ executed in the Slavonic style (the monogram of Cesarevich Alexei – the chief of the school). Date – 1864. Condition: Choice and very impressive $ 750
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2567
2567 Tiflis Military School Graduation Badge. P/B 1.2.22. Silver, slightly gold plated. Screwback. Hallmarked. Maker’s mark ‘В. БРУК’ stamped on back of crown and screwplate. Kokoshnik assay mark. Cyrillic letters ‘ТФ’ and ‘ВУ’ on low ribbon. ‘M’ monogram (for Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich) topped with crown. All in wreath topped with Imperial Crown. Rare. Condition: Touches of wear. Very well preserved $ 1,500
2568
2568 A commemorative plaque on lading of the submarine AG 11 by Noblesse Company at the Baltic Shipyard on 15 May 1916. Silvered bronze. 70 x 108 mm. Marked with warrant stamp to the Imperial Court by Morozov in lower right – ‘МОРОЗОВЪ’. Submarine was laid in a presence of Navy Minister - General-Adjutant Admiral Grigorovich and many other Russian Navy and Army ranking officers. Very rare and historically important. Similar plaques for other submarines are in the Naval Museum in St. Petersburg. Condition: Moderate wear, problem free, well preserved $ 5,000
ETTONS
2569 2570
2569 Moscow Cadet School. Silver and enamels. Red-framed, white enamel shield at center with gold letters M-Ш-П around V superimposed on wreath plaque with inscribed blue enamel ribbon, date 1915 below crown above. Hallmarked on back ‘(head) 84’, ‘KФ’ and “(head)”. Condition: Well-preserved. Extremely fine $ 700 2570 Yaroslavl City Cadet School. Silver and enamels. Diamond-shaped plaque, Imperial eagle superimposed on bottom with City Arms on white enamel shield on its breast. Silver monogram ЯK against black enamel above, framed by dates ‘-1910-’ ‘-1916-’ against blue-bordered, white background. Raised plaque on back with ЯK monogram. Engraved recipient name on reverse Condition: Contact marks on enamel, About extremely fine $ 1,000
2571
2571 8th Rifle Regiment Jetton. Silver and enamels. Hallmarked ‘84” and maker’s mark 0n a loop. Crowned, shield-shaped, red-enameled plaque, conjoined Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas II monograms set at top, dates ‘1802-1902’ across, central silver medallion with Cossack on horseback charging left, УЗУHЪ – AΓAЧЪ below. Two rifles crossed over ‘C’ on back, red, black and blue tiles below, ЗA OTЛИЧIE in black on ribbon above. CT.УH.OФ M.ПAЧУЛIЯ engraved below. On original chain. Condition: Contact wear. Good very fine $ 1,000
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2572
2572 Cruise Ship ‘Chasovoy’ 1908. Silver, gold and enamels. Multipiece construction. Green enamel shield with gold Imperial eagle and crossed rifle and saber superimposed on a fouled anchor and life preserver inscribed in black letters: ЧACOBOЙ - 1908г. Triple coiled gold braid ties life preserver and anchor at top, single coil gold rope frames sides. Engraved on back Condition: A very desirable naval piece. Choice $ 2,500
2574 2573
2573 Blessing of the Regimental Church of the 25th Smolensk Infantry Regiment at Kozenitsi. Silver? Quadrilobe shaped plaque, church at center, dates “19 23/IV 03” – “19 15/III 09” across; legend around. Rare. Condition: Date ‘1915’ scratched on back. Extremely fine $ 400
2574 100th Anniversary of the 50th Belostok Infantry Regiment 1807-1907. Silver. Werlich, Jettons Fig.J-28. 24 by 31 mm. Monograms of Alexander I and Nicholas II / Five-line legend. Topped with Imperial crown. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 500
2575
2575 Blue Cross Society. Gold, silver and light blue enamel. Made by the Carl Faberge factory in St. Petersburg. Hallmarked ’84 ЯЛ’ and ‘ES’ on back. Gold fireman’s helmet atop a diamond-shaped silver plaque, light blue enameled cross at center, legend above and below. Condition: Minimal wear, problem free example $ 750
2576 to 2x to 2x 2576 Infantry General Epaulet Jetton. Silver. Red enamel. Crowned monogram of Nicholas II on top. Inscribed on reverse: ‘15/X/15’ and ‘30/1/17’. On chain. Comes in Imperial era box. Rare. Condition: Minimal wear. Over all well preserved $ 1,000
2578 2577
2577 Navy Cadet Corp Epaulet Jetton. Silver. White enamel. Marked on reverse with assay mark and maker’s mark ‘П.Т.’ The letter ‘A’ executed in the Slavonic style (the monogram of Cesarevich Alexei – the chief of the Navy Cadet Corp). Comes on chain. Condition: Touches of wear. Well preserved $ 250 2578 Epaulet Jetton. Silver. Red and black enamel. Inscribed on reverse ‘1914’. Condition: Minor wear and enamel chips $ 250
CIVIL WAR and THE SOVIET UNION ORDERS OF THE SOVIET REPUBLICS
2579 (reduced)
Details
2579 Diploma for the Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Armenia. Hand painted parchment, signed by the artist ‘Вержбицкая’ in lower right. 19” by 14”. Issued on March 18, 1922 to Measnikyan Alexander - Александр Меасникян. Extremely rare and apparently unpublished. Unique one-of-a-kind hand painted certificate. Condition: Very well preserved $ 5,000
2580
2580 Documented and Researched Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Azerbaijan. Award # 46. Silver base with hammer and sickle in gold. Red and white enamels. Comes with original numbered silver screwback nut (award number 46 is stamped on it), and silver plate. Accompanied by original blue case of issue. Awarded to comrade Teimur Imam Kuli Ogli Kuliev – a distinguished and prominent political figure of the early USSR era, Head of the Council of People's Commissars of Azerbaijan (1937-1953), Head of Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan (1953-1954). The Order comes with 9” x 13” Gramota from the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan Republic, confirming the awarding of comrade Kuliev with this Order. Additionally, the Order comes with an extra large 12” x 16” Gramota from Central Committee of Azerbaijan Republic, confirming the same. Also, the Order comes with 2 cabinet photos of recipient (one with him wearing this order, together with XV years NKVD badge), and 3 other relevant photos. Finally, the set comes with a document, confirming that comrade Kuliev was awarded with honorary weapon “Nagant”, by OGPU decree 1180, as of Dec. 20, 1932. Herf 1.7. Kuts pp. 97-102. Only about 300 issued. Very Rare Condition: Absolutely flawless condition, with practically no signs of wear $ 15,000
2581
2581
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2581 Documented Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Trans-Caucasus. Award # 37. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. Comes with original numbered silver plate and silver small nut. The Order’s Book (contains the photo of a recipient wearing this order) shows that it was awarded to comrade Ali-Kuli Dzhafarov (shock worker machinist, according to Kutsenko’s book). Herf 1.25. Kuts pp. 341-355. Only about 150 issued. Extremely rare and historically important. Condition: Outstanding condition, with only a small area of repair at the lower part of the flag, and a small crack in white enamel next to anvil. Elusive as such $25,000
An Elusive and Previously Unpublished Early Soviet Rarity
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2582
2582 Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Abkhazia SSR. Award # 1. Gold, silver, multi-color enamels. Screwback. Magnificent craftsmanship and design, complex multi-piece construction. The sun and hammer/sickle are made of pure gold! Massive badge, measuring 46mm in width by 51mm in height. Unpublished in all known standard references, including Herfurth, A. Kutsenko, and N. Strekalov. No data available on total number manufactured, but rumored to be awarded only twice! Unique and historically important. Condition: Outstanding and apparently unworn. Once in a life-time opportunity for the advanced collectors only $ 200,000
Among the Rarest Soviet Republican Orders
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2583
2583 Order of the Red Star of Bukhara 1st Class. Unnumbered. 1922. Gold-plated silver. Dark blue enamels. Pinback. Massive multi-piece construction, weighting 38.75 grams, and measuring 74.5mm in width, 71.7mm in height, with center medallion diameter of 41.5mm. Herf 1.24.1 (gold-plated silver). Kuts pp. 163-192. Around 50 pieces were awarded to top Red Army Commanders, including Joseph Stalin. Extremely rare and very well preserved. Among the best survived specimens of this extraordinary and historically important award. Condition: Partial replacement of blue enamel, Very impressive and excessively elusive, a rare chance for a very advanced collector $ 50,000
2584
2584 Order of the Republic of Tuva Arat Republic. Type 2 – 1941. Award # 198. Silver. Multienameled. Gold plated. МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР above and engraved award number below the screwpost. This is one of the most common Soviet Republican awards. But the only one awarded during the WWII. Condition: Nice patina. Mint $ 5,000
2585
2585 Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR. Type 1. Award # 169. Variation 1. One of the lowest numbered pieces in existance. Huge research potential, as the first Red Banners were awarded very seldom, and only to the heroes of heroes. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from Paul McDaniel. Rare, such low numbered. Condition: Good vintage condition, pleasing eye appeal with dark patina, please refer to the Certificate for complete details $ 5,000
2586
2586 Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR. Award # 10503. 1920’s. Silver. Type 1. Comes with original silver numbered screw plate. Condition: Chips on red enamel, bottom poles show repair, small screwback nut is missing, still above average with excellent eye appeal $2,500
ORDERS OF THE USSR
2587
2587 Researched Hero of the Soviet Union Gold Star. Type 2. Award # 3193. Issued to Zemtsov Nikolai Andreevich (1917-2002) – A Legendary Black Sea Navy Scout. Granted title of the Hero of Soviet Union for participation in various intelligence operations, displaying bravery and courage by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on January 22, 1944. Comes with archival and other research material. Condition: Moderate wear, some digs and scratches. Great eye appeal. Better than average $ 6,000
Земцов Николай Андреевич - командир группы разведывательного отряда штаба Черноморского флота, мичман. В Военно-Морском Флоте с 1938 года. Участвовал в героической обороне Одессы, в уничтожении укрепления в районе Днепровско-Бугского лимана, защите Севастополя. В декабре 1941 года участвовал в подготовке и проведении Керченско-Феодосийской десантной операции. В октябре 1942 года разведывательный отряд углубился в тыл противника и уничтожил обоз с альпийскими стрелками дивизии «Эдельвейс». В мае 1943 года группа разведчиков под командованием Николая Земцова была высажена в районе Анапы и добыла важные сведения о противнике на Таманском полуострове. Участник Парада Победы 1945 года и юбилейных парадов в городе-герое Москве на Красной площади, посвященных 50-летию и 55-летию Победы.
2588
2588 Order of Lenin. Type 4. Award # 94279. 22K GOLD and Platinum. Type 4. “Round” variation, with dimple on reverse and legend “monetny dvor”. Condition: Excellent condition, flawless enamels $ 1,250
2589 2590
2589 Order of Lenin. Type 4. 22K GOLD and Platinum. ‘Round’ Variation, with dimple on reverse. Award number has been accurately removed and replaced with word ‘МОСКВА’ – Moscow. An interesting and unusual artifact of the Soviet Era. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 1,500 Ex ‘Moreira Collection’ Sale, Part 2. Supperior Galleries, Beverly Hills, CA, December 10-11, 1988, lot # 1444. Comes with tag.
2590 Order of Lenin. Type 5. Award # 361587. 22K GOLD and Platinum. Type 5. LMD. “Oval” variation, with legend on reverse “Leningrad monetny dvor”. Condition: Excellent condition, flawless enamels $ 1,250
2591
2591
2591 Documented and Researched Group of Battalion Commissar Koshelev G.M. Major Koshelev Grigory Mikhailovich participated in Soviet military conflicts of 1937-1945, as Battalion Commissar, and later political deputy of the Tank Brigade. Group comes with: • Order of the Red Banner #2269 (Type 1, ‘mirror’ reverse). • Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award #1334 (Type 2, “monetny dvor”, screwback. w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition, which is extremely high for these awards!). • Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class #4472 (Type 1, suspension. Very rare variation with stick-pin and serial number at 3 o’clock. w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 8 out of 10 condition). • Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (plus another Red Star, which is missing). • 1938 Lake Hasan Badge with Certificate. • Copies of complete archival research from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing award cards, military records, citations, decrees, etc. Main paperwork includes English translation. Highly collectable grouping of rare early orders in top condition. Condition: Both Red Banners are in immaculate, close to mint condition, with only a few tiny enamel chips, Patriotic War 2nd class has enamel repaired at 12 o’clock $7,500 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 2nd Award #1334. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Patriotic War 2nd Class #4472.
Hero of the Soviet Union Set, including an Extremely Rare Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award w/o mintmark.
2592 to 2x to 2x
2592 2592
2592 Documented and Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Guards Colonel Zaitsev I.D. Guards Colonel Zaitsev Ivan Dmitrievich – commander of 40th Engineer-Sapper Brigade, 3rd Guards Army. Bestowed the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for successful support and execution of crossing of Oder River, while breaking through the enemy defenses, and capturing the city of Keltse. Group comes with: • Order of Kutuzov II Class #1219 (Type 2, screwback). • Order of the Red Banner #43901 (Type 1, screwback). • Order of the Red Banner #3761 (Type 1, screwback, extremely rare variation without mintmark, with less than a handful observed). • Order of the Patriotic War I Class #24404. • Order of the Red Star #852954. • Order of the Red Banner of Labor #406690. • Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (nothing is missing). • Another Orders Book for the Hero Star and corresponding Order of Lenin only (the items themselves were kept by the family). • Research copies from Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, confirming all awards and orders books (additionally, all citations can be obtained for free from public site podvignaroda.ru) Condition: first Red Banner has enamel loss, the Red Banner 2nd award has very minor enamel chips only, both have been reconverted to suspension and back, the screws are not original, the rest of items show normal signs of wear only. $30,000
2593
2593 Researched Group of Hero of the Soviet Union Guards Major Mel’nikov I.S. Guards Major Mel’nikov Ivan Semyonovich, born 1914, was a reconnaissance pilot, serving with 98th Guards Separate Reconnaissance Air Regiment (directly reporting to Supreme Command of Air Force of Red Army). By 1945, he flew over 100 combat missions on long distance visual and photo reconnaissance, deep behind enemy lines. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was bestowed on him by decree of June 29, 1945. Retired in 1960. Died on Feb. 3, 1981. Group comes with: • Order of Lenin #52125 (issued with the GOLD Hero Star). • Order of the Red Banner #107027. • Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award #16562. • Order of the Red Banner 3rd Award #3774. • Copies of complete official archival research from the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, including Personal File, with award card, citations. Commendations, military record (contains photo), etc. • Original black and white 4” x 6” photo. • Copy of biography from the ‘Heroes of the Soviet Union’ reference book. Condition: Excellent vintage condition on all orders, with only a few tiny enamel chips $ 4,000
2594 2595
2594 Order of the Red Banner 2nd Award. Award # 21252. Moscow Mint. Silver, red and white enamels. Condition: Mint condition, full gold-plating $ 1,000.
2595 Order of the Red Banner 4th Award. Award # 1981. 1951. Moscow Mint. Silver, red and white enamels. Scarce. Condition: Excellent condition with problem free enamels $ 4,000
2596 to 0.66x
2596 Complete Documented and Researched Group of Captain Kurinny I.F. Group comes with: • Order of the Red Banner #155080. • Order of the Patriotic War II Class #143306. • Order of the Red Star #3230831. • Medal ‘For Combat Service’ #437974. • Medal ‘For Combat Service’, unnumbered. • Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (no other awards listed). • Copies of official archival research from the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, including 3 citations. Condition: Red Banner shows some suspension repair, Patriotic War has some signs of wear on red enamel, the numbered ‘Combat Service’ medal is missing some enamel from the ‘CCCP’ letters, good vintage condition otherwise with uniform medium patina on all items and nice eye appeal overall $ 250
2597
2597
2597 Documented and Researched Group of Colonel-General Kozhukhov L.I. Colonel-General of Artillery Kozhukhov Leonid Iustinovich was a high ranking career officer. Born in 1903, and only having an elementary education, he joined the Red Army in 1919, fought in the Civil War against Denikin and Makhno, and served continuously until the Great Purges of 1937-1938 almost ended his distinguished career. In June 1938 he was arrested, discharged from RKKA, and was kept under NKVD watch for 2 years. Luckily for him, the case against him was closed, and in 1940 he was admitted back to RKKA, all charges against him dropped, all awards/ranks returned. By the beginning of war, Kozhukhov was serving as Commander of the 423rd artillery company, 158th Rifle Division. During WWII, general Kozhukhov distinguished himself numerous times, reached the rank of Major-General, and by the end of the war occupied a position of Commander of the 10th Artillery Corps. Retired as Colonel-General in 1961. Died in 1974. Group comes with: • Order of Kutuzov II Class #1616 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition). • Order of Lenin #24481 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 8 out of 10 condition). • Order of the Red Banner #18588 (official REISSUE for screwback type). • Order of the Red Banner 4th Award #333 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 9 out of 10 condition). • Order of the Red Banner 6th Award #65 (w/Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 99% condition). • Orders Book (contains photo), listing all of the above awards (plus several other decorations, which are missing). • Copies of complete Personal File from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing all award cards, military records, citations, attestations, etc. Main paperwork includes English translation. Extremely rare and highly important group. Condition: Red Banner ‘reissue’ is in flawless condition, the rest of items have very high condition ratings, as specified in their corresponding Certificates of Authenticity. $ 50,000 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Kutuzov II Class #1616. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Lenin #24481. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 4th Award #333. Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel for Order of Red Banner 6th Award #65.
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2598 2598
2598 Order of Suvorov 1st Class. Type 2. Award #438. Gold and Platinum. Type 2, screwback. Original silver nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, extremely high 9.5 out of 10 condition rating. Plate item – this award is illustrated in the world-famous reference book on Soviet awards ‘Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals’, by P. McDaniel and P. Schmidt. Rare. Condition: Absolutely mint condition with flawless enamels, as confirmed by the Certificate of Authenticity. The serial number apparently was engraved outside the mint $ 100,000 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel. Published in: ‘Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals’, by P. McDaniel and P. Schmidt – plate item!
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2599 2599 2599 Order of Suvorov 2nd Class. Type 2. Award # 1035. Gold and silver. Screwback. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Condition: Excellent enamels in the letters of legend, crisp details on the center medallion, medium patina, problem free $ 12,500
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2600 Order of Suvorov 2nd Class. Type 2. Award # 1617. Gold and silver. Screwback. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from A. Merezhko. Condition: Some scratches on reverse around serial number, without any alternations of affecting clarity. Replaced enamel in the letters, replaced reverse rivets. Nonetheless, crisp details on medallion, with silky medium patina $ 9,000
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2601
2601 Documented Order of Suvorov 3rd Class. Type 1. Award # 804. Early first type award, on suspension and with stick-pin. Comes with related award book to Averin M.P., listed Suvorov 3rd Class and five other awards. Photograph of Averin M.P. is attached to the booklet. Rare. Condition: Base star with Suvorov is original to the type. Suspension and pinback apparently replaced. Once converted to type 2 and professionally converted back. Overall nice and presentable $ 12,500
Group to 0.5x
2602
2602 Documented and Researched Group of Guards Major Ryabko V.F. Group comes with: • Order of Kutuzov III Class #1906. • Order of the Red Banner #111769. • Order of the Patriotic War II Class #28957. • Order of the Red Star #334155. • Medal ‘For Liberation of Warsaw’ w/Certificate. • Medal ‘For Victory over Germany’ w/Certificate. • Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (plus several other decorations, which are missing). • 1985 Order of Patriotic War I Class #753004 with separate Orders Book. • Ukrainian Order of B. Khmelnitsky III Class #37122 with separate Orders Book. • 10 Jubilee USSR Medal Certificates. • 2 Jubilee Ukrainian Medal Certificates. • 5 Jubilee Badge Certificates. • 3 Jubilee USSR Medal Certificates issued to veteran’s wife. • 2 Jubilee USSR Medal Certificates issued to veteran’s daughter. • Officer’s Military ID. • Original Stalin’s Gratification diploma for capturing of Gdansk. • Copy of the official archival paperwork from Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, confirming all his awards and service records (citations can be obtained for free from public site podvignaroda.ru) Condition: Kutuzov shows normal wear, full length screw and original silver nut, Red Banner apparently has a connecting loop repaired by a veteran, plus minor enamel restorations and chips, Red Star has enamel chips and scratches (not penetrating to the metal, though), Patriotic War 2nd class was apparently converted to screwback and back at some point, but the connecting loop was never removed, and enamels are all fine, showing normal signs of wear only $ 5,000
2603
2603 COMPLETE Documented and Researched Group of Guards Major Orlenko V.V. Major Orlenko Vasiliy Vasilievich joined Red Army in 1936. His last place of service during WWII was as Heavy Artillery Battalion Commander in the 234th Guards Heavy Artillery Regiment. Group comes with: • Order of A. Nevsky #30531. • Order of the Red Banner #108710. • Order of the Red Banner #502899. • Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class #2072 (Type 1, suspension, with stick-pin). • Order of the Red Star #929327. • Order of the Red Star #3008371. • Medal ‘For Combat Service’ #3114744. • Orders Book, listing all of the above awards (nothing is missing). • Medal for ‘Capture of Koenigsberg’ with medal’s Certificate. • Medal for ‘Capture of Berlin’ with medal’s Certificate. • Medal for ‘Defense of Stalingrad’. • Medal for ‘Victory over Germany’. • Medal for ‘30th Anniversary of Armed Forces of USSR’. • Copies of archival research from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing award card and citations. Main paperwork includes English translation. Condition: Order of Patriotic War 1st Class has enamel repaired at 12 o’clock, and gold hammer/sickle replaced with steel one from the visor cap, Orders book has some pages loose, the rest of items show only minimal signs of wear and are all problem free $ 3,000
2604
2604 Order of Nevsky. Type 3. Award # 17393. Solid construction with deep concave reverse, typical for early Type 3 orders. Original silver nut. Interesting reverse “feathers” surface, seldom observed and usually in this serial number range only. Condition: Minimal wear on medallion, serial number has some apparent alterations, enamel has been replaced, heavy patina, great overall appearance $ 1,400
2605
2605 Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. Type 1. Award # 203. Variation 1, special unique suspension without the connecting ring, with stick-pin. Condition: Typical enamel chip on top arm, otherwise all original and a great example of rarest first type $ 2,750
2606
2606 Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class. Type 1. Award # 6333. Variation 2, standard suspension, with stick-pin. Condition: Shows signs of pin repair on reverse, small enamel chips at the ends of 12 and 3 o’clock points, otherwise well above average vintage condition for the type $ 750
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2607 2607
2607 Researched Order of the Red Star. Type 2, ‘Transitional’. Award #1053. Silver and red enamels. Type 2, ‘Transitional’, with double-tier screwpost base. No mintmark. Original silver nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, extremely high 9 out of 10 condition rating. Accompanied by copies of complete Personal File from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing award cards, military records, citations, attestations, etc. Main paperwork includes English translation. Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel of Airforce Indushkin V.I., Commander of the 25th reserve air fighter regiment. Very rare Condition: Excellent condition, as confirmed by the Certificate of Authenticity $ 3,500 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel.
2608
2608 Order of the Red Star. Type 3. Award #3471. Silver and red enamels. Type 3, large ‘Mondvor’ mintmark. Original silver nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 7 out of 10 condition rating. Great research potential. Rare Condition: Excellent vintage condition, despite a tiny chip on top arm $ 1,000 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel.
2609
2609 Documented Order of Red Star. Type 3. Award #8788. Silver and red enamels. Type 3, medium “Mondvor” mintmark. Original silver nut. Comes with Orders Book, issued to Stepanov I.I. on May 4, 1940. This is the only decoration listed. Also, comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 5 out of 10 condition rating. Rare Condition: Enamel replaced on 7 o’clock ray, excellent vintage condition otherwise $ 1,000 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel.
2610
2610 Order of Red Star. Type 3. Award #9221. Silver and red enamels. Type 3, small ‘Mondvor’ mintmark. Original silver nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, very high 9 out of 10 condition rating. Great research potential. Rare Condition: Excellent problem free condition, as confirmed by the Certificate of Authenticity $ 1,250 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel.
2611 to 2x 2611
2611 Researched Order of Red Star. Type 5. Award #24600. Silver and red enamels. Type 5, with 3-rivets on reverse, screwpost base and ‘Monetny Dvor’ mintmark. Original silver nut. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel, 8 out of 10 condition rating. Accompanied by copies of official research from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing award card, decrees and citations. English translation included. Awarded to Major-Engineer Mikolyuk I.V. by decree of Nov. 5, 1941. Comrade Mikolyuk served as weapon engineer, 220th Guards transport Air Regiment. Condition: Excellent and problem free, minimal wear $ 1,250 Certificate of Authenticity from P. McDaniel.
2612
2612 Researched Order of Red Star. Type 4. Award #60663. Silver and red enamels. Type 4, with screwpost base and “Monetny Dvor” mintmark. Original silver nut. Accompanied by copies of official research from the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, containing military records and citations. English translation included.
Awarded to Senior Sergeant Gubin N.D. on July 23, 1942. Comrade Gubin first served as gunner-bombardier, 668th Night Bombers Air Regiment, but later became a pilot and air squadron commander. According to research, Sergeant Gubin ended the war as Lieutenant, continued to be in service till 1965, and retired as Colonel! Condition: Excellent and problem free $ 250
2613 to 0.66x
2613 Complete Documented and Researched Group of Sergeant Balder P.A. Group comes with: • Order of Glory II Class #10259. • Order of Glory III Class #251952. • Orders Book, listing the above 2 awards (no other awards listed). • Medal ‘For Bravery’ #873008. • Medal Booklet for the above medal. • Jubilee Order of Patriotic War II Class #1711362. • 1985 Orders Book for the above order. • Medal ‘For Victory over Germany’. • Copies of official archival research from the Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation, including 2 award cards, 2 citations for both Glories, award decree for the Bravery medal, and English translations. Condition: Bravery medal is missing enamel from all letters, order of Glory II Class has about half of gold-plating remaining, otherwise excellent vintage condition, good enamels on Glory’s and nice dark patina on all silver awards $ 500
2614
2614 Order of Glory 2nd Class. Award # 22853. Silver and gold plating. Original double-sided suspension. Condition: Excellent condition with practically fully intact gold plating on center medallion $ 500
2615
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2615 Documented Set of Full Cavalier of Order of Glory. Complete set of all 3 classes. Comes with special Full Cavalier of Order of Glory Order’s Book, issued to Borkov P.N. (contains photo). The title of Full Cavalier of Order of Glory, together with order of Glory 1st class, was bestowed on May 15, 1946. The set comes with: • Order of Glory 1st Class (23K GOLD), #1081. • Order of Glory 2nd Class #7099. • Order of Glory 3rd Class #115814. • Full Cavalier of Order of Glory Order’s Book (contains photo). Condition: Order of Glory 1st Class shows extensive dinks in gold, otherwise excellent and tough to find complete set, with problem free enamels on all 3 orders $ 10,000
2616
2616
2616 COMPLETE Documented Group of Mamedov Bala Kerim Abdul Kerim Ogli. Group comes with: • Order of Glory III Class #66231 (Type 1, ‘Border Reverse’). • Order of the Red Star #659453. • Orders Book, listing the above 2 awards (nothing else is listed). • 1985 Order of the Patriotic War I Class #1031184 with separate Orders Book. • 3 Unit Badge Certificates. Very unusual later re-issue of ‘Border Reverse’ Glory 3rd Class. We found no record of a similar later renumbering. Extremely rare and requires additional research. Condition: Order of Glory has a serial number engraved over erased old number, and it’s also inconsistent with known range for ‘Border Reverse’ type. All other items are in excellent vintage condition $ 4,000
2617
2617 Order for Service to Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd Class. Award # 27842. Massive multi-piece construction. Original screwback nut. Condition: Flawless enamels with beautiful dark patina $ 250
2618
2618 Documented Order for Service to Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd Class. Award # 28352. Massive multi-piece construction. Original screwback nut. Comes with Orders Book, issued to Temurov Usuf Mohub Ogli, by decree of Feb. 22, 1977. Condition: Flawless enamels with beautiful dark patina, Order’s book contains illegitimate entry for 2nd class, which is unrelated to the recipient $ 300
2619
2619 Order for Personal Courage. Award # 00783. Silver, red and white enamels, gold plating. Condition: Mint and problem free $ 1,000
2620 2621
2620 Order of Red Banner of Labor. Type 2. Award # 5731. Silver. Type 2. Screwback. Multi-piece construction. Variation with small ‘mondvor’ mintmark and double-tier screwpost base. Maker’s marks ‘KP’ at 5 o’clock on reverse. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Scarce variation with double-tier screwpost base. Condition: One of the rivets is loose, good vintage condition otherwise, with only small scratches and signs of honest wear $ 1,000 2621 Order of Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 15360. Silver. Type 2. Screwback. Multi-piece construction. Variation with ‘mondvor’ mintmark and serial number at 5 o’clock. Comes with original silver screwback nut. Condition: Good vintage condition, shows average wear, one letter 'C' in CCCP is missing. Nice overall $ 500
2622
2622 Order of Friendship among People. Award # 51953. Silver. Multi-piece construction, multi-colored enamels. Condition: Problem free $ 250
2623
2623 Order of October Revolution. Award # 18186. Silver. Multi-piece construction, enamels. Type 1, with 4 rivets on reverse. Condition: Mint condition with medium patina over gold plating $ 250
2624
2624 Order of Labor Glory 2nd Class. Award # 13816. Silver. Multi-piece con- struction, red and blue enamels. Condition: Mint condition with problem free enamels $ 150
2625 2626
2625 Medal ‘For 20th Anniversary of the RKKA’. Award #15660. 1938 medal. Silver. Type 1, on rectangular suspension, with numbered nut. Condition: Red enamel has a few scratches, excellent otherwise $750 2626 Medal ‘For 20th Anniversary of the RKKA’. Unnumbered. 1938 medal. Silver. Type 2, converted to a 5-sided suspension. Condition: Red enamel has been replaced, artificial patina applied on the obverse, still scarce original medal showing minimal wear $ 250