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IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE ST. ANDREW FIRST CALLED

2001 Breast Star. 97 by 95 mm. Early 19th Century, Ca. 1820. Cloth. Sequined obverse with embroidered center, with late cut backing. Extremely rare. Condition: Moderate wear, problem free $ 25,000• Founded by Peter the Great as the highest-ranking Imperial Order. Named after the Apostle of the same name. • Any recipient of the Order thus automatically became a Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, the White Eagle, the first class of St. Anne, and the first class of St. Stanislaus. • Originally, there could be no more then 12 "native Russian" bearers of the Order at any time, where the total number, including foreigners, was not to exceed 24. • Starting from Paul I, the Order started to be far less rare - with literally hundreds of grantees, including the ever famous Napoleon Bonaparte in 1807. • The Order came in one class and was always awarded with collar. It could have been awarded with diamonds (for exceptional Civil Merit), crossed swords (for Military Merit), and swords superimposed on the star (if previously awarded with the Order w/diamonds). Non-Christian version of the Order had the image of the Apostle replaced with the Imperial Eagle. • In 1917, the Provisional Government decided to alter the original design of the Order, thus depriving it of it's crowns, and change the Imperial Eagle inside the medallion to a new uncrowned bird (of special design by famous Ivan Bilibin). Unfortunately, no Order of this type was ever awarded or even made... • The annual feast day of the Order was celebrated on November 30th of each year (the St. Andrew's Day).

ORDER OF ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKY

ORDER OF ST. ALEXANDER NEVSKY

2002 Breast Star. European manufacture. Ca. 1860’s – 1880’s. 83 mm. Silver. Marked: GODET / IN / BERLIN. Nice quality diamond shape star with enameled central medallion. Condition: Minuscule cheap of white enamel in central medallion, but otherwise problem free, choice and impressive $ 5,000• Founded by Catherine I as a Russian version of the French Military Order of St. Louis. Named in honor of Alexander Nevsky (1220-1263), the son of Prince Yaroslav of Novgorod, the famous Russian hero and saint, who was victorious over Swedes at Neva river in 1240. • Alexander also won another important and historical battle - over Teutonic Knights at the lake Peipus in 1242. After his death, the hero was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. • The Order had one class and was considered 3rd ranking Russian Order. It could have been given with diamonds, in case of rewarding for the exceptional services, with swords for Military service, and, when awarded more then once, had the swords surmounted. • The Order was first conferred upon Duchess Anna Petrovna (daughter of Peter the Great, and later Russian Czarina) on May 21, 1725, at her wedding to Karl Frederick. Catherine I had also given the Order to herself by the end of the same year. • Non-Christian version of the Order had the Saint's image in a center replaced with the Imperial Eagle. • The annual feast day of the Order was celebrated on August 30th of each year.

ORDERS OF ST. GEORGE

2003 Cross. 4th Class. Ca. 1870’s – 1880’s. 35 mm. GOLD. Unmarked. Rare. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Moderate wear with many small contact marks, otherwise problem free and very choice for the period $ 7,500• Founded by Catherine the Great exclusively for Meritorious Military Services or Bravery in Combat. Named after Russian martyr St. George, allegedly a Cappadocian soldier of 3 cent. AD, who was perhaps one of the first pro-Christian fighers. For ripping off Diocletian's anti-Christian edict, George was beheaded on April 23, 303 in Nicomedia, thus becoming a martyr of the Christian Church. • The Order had 4 classes, where the first two classes could only be bestowed on the personal decree of the Emperor, and the last two classes might have been awarded upon close examination of the deed and approval by Georgevsky Council. • The First Class Order was only awarded 25 times(!). where the first ever recipient of the insignia was Catherine II herself (at the institution day). • Non-Christian version of the Order had St. George in a center medallion replaced with the Imperial Eagle. • The annual feast day of the Order was celebrated on November 26th of each year.

2004 Miniature. Badge of the Order of St. George. GOLD. Enamel. 17 mm. Hallmarked: 56 (14 K), kokoshnik mark. Screwback. Rosette ribbon. Scarce and a very desirable item for both Russian award and cold weapon collectors! Condition: Minimal contact marks on white enamel. Problem free $ 4,000

ORDER OF ST. VLADIMIR

2006 Cross. 4th Class. Military Division. GOLD. 35 mm. Circa end of 19th – early 20th Century. Hallmarked 56 (14K) and unclear maker’s mark on a loop. No other markings. Condition: Minimal wear, problem free, Choice $ 4,000• Founded by Catherine the Great in commemoration of her 20 years of ruling anniversary. Named after St.Vladimir, Grand Duke of Kiev (978-1015), the famous St.Vladimir, who brought Christianity to Ancient Rus' in 988. • The Order had 4 classes and was awarded for services with Honor in both Civil and Military divisions. Military type insignia came with swords, also, if awarded more then once, had the swords surmounted. Those 4th class awards, which were given for length of service, had the details inscribed on the reverse of the Order. • This Order's insignia is the only one never decorated with diamonds. • Non-Christian version of the Order had cross on the star replaced with the Imperial Eagle. • The annual feast day of the Order was celebrated on September 27th of each year.

2007 Cross. 4th Class. Civil Division. GOLD. Ca. 1890’s. Ca. 1870’s – 1896. 35 mm. Hallmarked on a loop 56 (14K). Condition: Problem free $ 2,500

2005 Cross. 3rd Class. Military Division. Gold. 45 mm. Circa end of 19 th – early 20th Century. By Eduard. Unclear gold mark on a loop. Two kokoshnik marks on low swords. Or original ribbon. Scarce and very well preserved. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 10,000

ORDER OF ST. ANNE

ORDER OF ST. ANNE

2009 2nd Class. Military Division. GOLD. 44 mm. Ca. 1880’s. By Eduard. Hallmarked (56) on a loop. ‘BA’ marks on reverse. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Nice and problem free $ 5,000• Originally founded in Kiel by Duke Karl Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Cottorp in commemoration of his wife Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great. However, about 150 years later, the Order was re-established by Paul I of Russia in 1797, and considered to be named after St. Anne, Mother of famous Virgin Mary. • The insignia of the Order is known to be given to the Russian citizens since 1742, when son of Karl Friedrich, Karl Peter Ulrich, who later became a short-lived Czar of Russia Peter III, moved to Russia. • The Order originally had 1 Class, then re-founded by Paul I, 3 Classes, and finally, in 1815, the Fourth Class was added (by Alexander I). The Fourth Class insignia was worn mounted on a sword. • Until 1845, all Classed of the Order assumed hereditary nobility rights, but later only the First Class retained the honor. • Awarded mostly for long and distinguished services in Civil Service, and valor and outstanding achievements in the Military division. Military type insignia came with swords, also, in some exceptional cases, the insignia of 1st and 2nd Classes might come with diamonds. • Between 1828 and 1874, recipients of the Order received the insignia with the Imperial Crown, surmounted by diamonds. • Non-Christian version of the Order had cross and the figure of the St. Anne in the center medallion replaced for the Imperial Eagle. • The annual feast day of the Order was celebrated on February 14th of each year.

2008 1st Class. GOLD. 79 mm. 82.6 gm. Circa end of 18th Century. Unmarked. Central medallion depicting St. Anne. Surrounded by small crystals. Additional crystals are the point of each limb set with three pastes. Comes in case of issue. Extremely rare especially incased and so well preserved. Condition: Superb and problem free $ 75,000

2010 3rd Class. Civil Division. GOLD. 33 mm. 1866. By Julius Keibel. Date mark ‘1866’ and 56 gold stamp on a loop, Imperial warrant eagle mark on a top arm, and ‘IK’ stamp on a low arm. Rare early cross, especially in superb condition. Condition: Superb premium condition $ 5,000

2011 3rd Class. Civil Division. GOLD. 35 mm. Ca. 1880’s – 1890’s. Probably by Ivan Rjashin. Hallmarked 56 (14 K) on a loop. ‘’ mark on a top arm. Ivan K. Rjazin was master in Moscow in 1884-1897 and several orders are reported as his production. Very rare considering the maker. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 2,500

2012 Miniature cross. Ca. 1860’s-1880’s. Silver. Gold plated. 15.5 mm. Red enamel on both sides. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 400

2012 Group of two: St. Anne Cross, 3rd Class, Civil division. Belbert Keibel. Hallmarked 56 (14 K) on a loop, Imperial warrant mark on top arm, and maker’s mark ‘AK’ on a low one. Mounted together with Nicholas II Zeal medal. Original mounting. Scarce such. Condition: Superb and problems free little group $ 2,000

2013 Warrant for the Order of St. Anne 2nd Class with Imperial Crown surmounted bestowed to Brand, the associate director of St. Petersburg House of Poor and Refugee. Hand signed by Emperor Nicholas I on January 26, 1832. Rare as such. Condition: Only ones folded. Very well preserved $ 2,500

2014 Warrant for the Order of St. Anne 3rd Class bestowed to Pryanishnikov and Rozing. Hand signed by Emperor Alexander I on January 12, 1825 in Tzarskoye Selo – the Imperial residence. Very scarce document from the historical year “of three Emperors” – Alexander I, Constantine I and Nicholas I. Condition: Ones folded. Very nice, clean and problem free $ 1,500

2015 Warrant for the Order of St. Anne, 3rd Class, bestowed to Lieutenant-Colonel Berman, Dated: February 20, 1898. Warrant seal, attached. Condition: Once folded $ 500

ORDER OF ST. STANISLAUS

2016 Star. Military division. 90 mm. Circa late 19th – early 20th Centuries. By Keibel. Silver. Hallmarked, enamel, gold plated. Imperial eagle mark, 84 and Keibel. Swords are not standard, but from the time. Condition: Touches of wear. Very nice and problem free $ 7,500• Founded by Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski of Poland in honors of Polish (and his own) Patron Saint -Stanislas. Born in Krakow in 1030, Stanislas was a Roman Catholic Prelate, and a Bishop of Krakow. in 1079, he denounced his King (who then was Boleslav) for misdeeds and excommunicated him. After being murdered for this feat of valor, Stanislav was later canonized (1253), and since then was considered a Patron Saint of Poland. • The Order had 3 classes at first, but in 1815 a Fourth Class was added. This change was reversed back in 1839, and the Fourth Class was abolished. • After 1831, the Order was joined together with other Russian Orders, undergoing just a slight change in design: center monogram became 'SS' (standing for Sanctus Stanislaus), converted from 'SAR' (standing for Stanislaus Augustus Rex). • Insignia of the Order was awarded for distinguished civil and military services, as well as for excellence in preserving Christian virtues. Military type insignia came with swords, and, in some exceptional cases, might also have the swords surmounted. • Only First Class of the Order carried hereditary nobility, as of 1845 Statues. Before the 1845, all Classes had equal hereditary rights. • Non-Christian version of the Order had 'SS' in a center replaced with the Imperial Eagle. • The annual feast day of the Order was celebrated on April 25th of each year.

ORDER OF ST. STANISLAUS

2017 Miniature. Cross. GOLD. Ca. 1850. 17 mm. Unmarked. Double sided. Very rare miniature for ‘wings down’ early order. Condition: Superb, a little gem $ 1,500

2018 Miniature. Cross. GOLD. Ca. 1850. 17 mm. Unmarked. Double sided. Very rare miniature for ‘wings down’ early order. Condition: Superb, a little gem $ 1,500

2018 Miniature. Cross. GOLD. Ca. 1850’s – 1860’s. 14 mm. Flat type black enamel. Unmarked. Double sided. Rare miniature for mid 19th Century cross. Condition: Front medallion is a bit aside, touches of wear. Absolutely problems free $ 900

2019 Miniature. Cross. GOLD. Ca. 1890’s – 1915. 18 mm. European manufacture. Unmarked. Double sided. Condition: Minimal enamel chips. Very nice $ 450

2020 Warrant for the Order of St. Stanislaus 2nd Class, bestowed to Captain 2nd rank, Platon Travlinsky. «Въ воздаянiе отличнаго мужества и храбрости, оказаныхъ вами въ делах съ неприятелемъ, утверждая определенную вамъ Командовавшимъ флотомъ въ Тихом океане......». (Captain Travlinsky was a commander of mine carrier "Zavetnii" («Заветный»). Dated: March 24, 1905. Warrant seal impressed. Of historical importence. Condition: Twice folded. Nice and clean $ 1,000

ORDER OF VIRTUTI MILITARI (Russian administration-Rex et Patria, 1831)

2021 Cross. 3rd Class. GOLD. 1831. 38 by 38 (32 by 32) mm. Chep 391. Multienamled. Comes on ribbon. Extremely rare and very seldom offered. Condition: Superb $ 15,000

2022 Cross. 5th Class. Silver. Chep 389, Ver 199. Condition: Heavy wear, but all details are clearly recognizable $ 500

ST. GEORGE CROSSES

(Insignia of Distinction of the Military Order of St. George for Enlisted Men for Bravery)

2023 Cross for the Veterans of Prussian Army. 33 mm. 1840’s. Silver. Monogram of Alexander I raised on a top arm of reverse. ‘N’ and award # 3295 stamped on left and right arms. Very rare. This cross was awarded to Iogann Fidler, corporal of Pomeranian volunteer rifle regiment. Rare. Condition: Minimal wear $ 10,000

2024 2nd Class. Brass. 1916-1917 issue. M (yellow metal) on arms. issue. Award No Condition: Gilding is partially off, due to moderate wear. Slightly bended. Choice $ 750

2025 3rd Class. Silver. Award # 264 604 stamped on left and right arms. Condition: Numerous nicks, scratches, corrosion. Fine $ 300

2026 3rd Class. White metal. 1916-1917 issue. Award number 301 – 410. Condition: Minimal green deposit. Choice and practically uncirculated $ 300

2027 4th Class. Silver. Award # 537 650 stamped on left and right arms. Comes on collectors ribbon. Condition: Moderate wear, very fine $ 300

2028 4th Class. Silver. Award # 614 818 stamped on left and right arms. Comes on collectors ribbon. Condition: Few scratches, minimal wear, choice $ 300

2029 4th Class. Silver. Award # 919 848 stamped on left and right arms. Condition: Toned over some contact marks, choice$ 300

2030 4th Class. Silver. Award # 977 459 stamped on left and right arms. Comes on collectors ribbon. Condition: Moderate wear, very fine $ 300

AWARD AND SERVICE MEDALS

2031 Award Medal for the Piece of Nystadt between Peter I and with Sweden signed August 20, 1721. Silver. 41 mm. 27.67 gm. Ornamented edge. Bit M3880– var. (R2), Diakov 57.9 – var. (R2), Iversen LII, 4c, Reichel 1421, Ver 56. Noah’s Ark in the sea between St. Petersburg and Stockholm, flying dove with olive branch above / 13-line legend ends (in Russian): "…..THIS MEDAL (MADE) FROM NATIVE SILVER IS HUMBLY PRESENTED". Very rare and of the high historical, numismatic and phaleristic importance Given to soldiers of the infantry and landing forces who fought bravely in the Northern War. In addition to the event, these medals also document an extremely important step in the development of the country’s economy under the great reformer – Peter I, to these ‘Nystadt medals’ were the first items struck from silver minted in Russia $ 10,000

2032 Award Medal for the Peace with Sweden at Abo. 1743. Silver. 23.95 gm. 38.5 mm. Edge-1. Chep 60, Bit M815 (R1), Sm 231c. Crowned bust of Elizabeth right / Russian eagle and crests of Sweden and Denmark in wreath over view of the Kimis river. Rare. Condition: Gray old toning. Choice extremely fine $ 2,500Provenance: Ex ‘Russland’ – Leonid Sodermann collection sale, Bank Leu and Adolph Hess, Auction 39, lot 194, Luzern, November 7, 1968

2033 Award Medal for Naval Victory at Chesme. 24 July 1770. By T. Ivanov and S. Yudin. Bronze. Novodel. 41 mm. Bit M1311 (R1), Diakov 147.3 R1), Sm266. Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine II right / Four Russian ships, cityscape and Turkish ships in flames in the background. Chocolate-brown. Scarce. Condition: Choice, Uncirculated $ 1,000

2034 Award Medal to Cossacks and other Southern border Settlers. ND. (1790’s). By T. Ivanov and S. Yudin. Chep 128. Octagonal. Crowned bust of Catherine II right / Bee over flowers, bee-hive right. Legend in Russian: "FOR USEFULL SERVCIE" Scarce. Condition: Toned over few tinny marks. Extremely well preserved and just superb $ 1,500

2035 Award Medal to the Faith and Fatherland to the Militia Troops. 1807. Chep 226. Bust of Alexander I right, date below / 4-line legend in wreath. Extremely rare early original medal. Condition: Numbers of contact marks, reasonable wear. Still very well preserved considering the issue $ 3,000

2036 Patriotic War 1812 Campaign Medal. For Cavalry. Bronze. 23 mm. Chep 1548. All-seen eye of God / 4-line legend. Brown. Condition: Virtually uncirculated and superb for the issue $ 350

2037 Award Medal for the Battle of Leipzig. 1813. Silver. Oval. 30 by 26 mm. Four battle shields with arms of Russia, Austria, Prussia and Sweden, date 1813 below / All seen eye of God above 4-line German language: “Our God – is our castle". Comes on ribbon. Very rare. Condition: Beautifully toned over lustrous surfaces. Almost uncirculated $ 3,000

2038 Capture of Paris. 1814. Silver. 29 mm. Chep 292, Ver 192, W 70. Scarce and very nice Condition: Choice extremely fine or better $ 750

2039 Russo-Persian War Campaign Medal. 1826-1828. Bronze. 26 mm. Novodel struck at the mint without a loop. Three dates, All seeing Eye of God above dates: 1826, 1827, 1828 / 3-line legend. Diakov 472.1 (R1), Chep 355 - var., Ver 194. Extremely rare. Chocolate-brown. Condition: Mint $ 400

2040 Medal. Bronze. 46 mm. Unsigned. For the Capture of Erivan. 1827. Cf.Diakov 467.2 (R-4), different dies. Eagle left, crown above, attacking lion crouching left, its head reverted, radiant sun at right (symbolic – with the lion – of Persia); 8-line legend. A crude, locally produced medal charming in its folkloric quality. Extremely Rare. Some light dirt specks on the reverse. Old collection numbers inked upper obverse. Condition: Extremely Fine $ 1,000

2041 Russo-Turkish War Medal Campaign Medal, 1828-29. Silver. 26 mm. Official issue. Comes on a bar with St. George ribbon from the period. Very scarce as such. Condition: Extremely fine $ 500

2042 Award Medal for Taking Akhulgo by storm. 1839. Bronze. 26 mm. Novodel struck at the mint without a loop. Chep 424 – var., Ver 204, W 81. Chocolate-brown. Extremely rare as an original. Condition: About incirculated $ 300

2043 Award Medal Live Saving. Nicholas I. Bronze. 29 mm. Novodel struck at the mint without a loop. Chep 410 - var. Very rare. Chocolate-brown. Condition: Superb $ 400

2044 School of Merchant Navigation. Award Medal. 1829. Bronze. 1829. By V. Alexeev. Diakov 488.2. Bust of Nicholas I right / Seated Minerva holding a wreath and rod, an ancient ship beyond. Condition: Extremely fine $ 400

2045 Russo-Prussian Maneuvers. 1835. By Loos. 33 mm. 10.9 gm. Ver 203. Conjoined busts of Nicholas I and Friedrich Wilhelm III left / Medieval warriors sympolising Russian and Prussian soldiers, date below: September 1835. Nicely toned. Condition: Extremely fine $ 400

2046 Award Medal for the Pacification of Hungary and Transylvania. 1849. Silver. 30 mm. Chep 487, Ver 208, W 71. Condition: Nicely toned over some graffiti. Choice extremely fine $ 250

2047 Award Medal to Participants of the Defense of Sevastopol in 1855. Silver. 28 mm. All-seeing Eye of God over a cross and anniversary dates 1855-1905 / 4-line legend. Chep 946, Ver 244. Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 500

2048 Crimean War Campaign Medal. 1856. Light bronze. 28 mm. Chep 583, Ver 210. Comes on old piece ribbon. Condition: Superb $ 125

2049 Crimean War Campaign Medal. 1856. Dark bronze. 28 mm. Chep 587, Ver 210. Comes on collectors ribbon. Condition: Superb $ 125

2050 Priest’s Cross Award for the Crimean War. Bronze. 100 by 58 mm. Chep 588, Sm 602, Ver 211, W 93. Cross with a circular medallion centered on the crosspiece which the All-Seeing eye is embossed over crowned monograms of Nicholas I and Alexander II. Dates: “1853-1854-1855-1856” below. On a piece of ribbon. Condition: About uncirculated $ 400

2051 Award Medal for Subjugation of Chechnya and Dagestan. 1859. Silver. 28 mm. Crowned cipher of Alexander II / Dates: 1857, 1858 and 1859 surrounded by legend. Ver 212. On collectors ribbon. Condition: About extremely fine $ 250

2052 Award Medal “Mark of the Monarch’s Benevolence”. Alexander II. Bronze. 29 mm. Struck at the mint without a loop. Chep 630 - var. Very rare. Chocolate-brown. Condition: Superb $ 400

2053 Romania. Cross for the crossing of the Dunabe River. 1878. Iron. 43 by 43 mm. Chep 699. Comes on original and in case of issue. This cross was commonly given to Russian troops by the Romanian government. Very scarce in this completion. Condition: Near mint $ 300

2054 Russo-Turkish War Campaign Medal. 1877-1878. Bronze. 26 mm. Chep 707, Ver 230. Comes on an old ribbon and bar. Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 125

2055 Russo-Turkish War Medal. 1878. Bronze. 28 mm. Bust of Alexander II right / Cross over a crescent. Wer Fir. 110. Unlike a jetton of the similar design, our item struck with the loop. Rare. Condition: Uneven patina, Choice extremely fine $ 125

2056 Award Medal for the Foundation of St. Petersburg’s Refugee and Aid House for Children. Silver. 29 mm. By B.H.P. Chep 67 - var, , Sm 248 - var. Bust of Catherine II r./ Hope standing holding cross, at her side is a young girl kneeling with an infant in her arms. Rare. Condition: Toned over numerous nicks and scratches due to wear. Very fine

$ 750

2057 Alexander III. For Useful deed or accomplishment. Silver. 29 mm. By L. Shteinman. Bust of Alexander III right / Legend. Chep 527. Very rare. Condition: Toned over few old nicks and scratches Choice extremely fine $ 2,500

2058 Medal for Zeal. Alexander III. Silver. 50 mm. By L. Shteinman. Bust of Alexander III right / Legend: For Zeal’. Chep 758, Ver 131. Comes on St. Vladimir’s ribbon. Condition: Some contact marks and nicks. Still choice and very attractive, about uncirculated $ 2,000

2059 Medal for Bravery. 3rd Class. Silver. 28 mm. Award No 11508. Comes on collectors ribbon. Condition: Nicely toned, Extremely fine $ 400

2060 Medal for Bravery. 4th Class. Silver. 28 mm. Award No 44449. Condition: Very nice, Choice extremely fine $ 400

2061 Medal for Bravery. 4th Class. Silver. 28 mm. Award No 39488 Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 300

2062 Medal for Bravery. 4th Class. Silver. 28 mm. Award No 72846. Comes on collectors ribbon. Condition: About extremely fine $ 250

2063 Life Saving Award Medal. Silver. 30 mm. Chep 948, Ver 117. On a collectors ribbon. Condition: Almost extremely fine $ 500

2064 Award Medal for the Blameless Service in Police. Silver. 36 mm. Chep 906, Ver 141. Bust of Nicholas II left surrounded by wreath / Four-line legend surrounded by wreath. Condition: Toned over few scratches. Choice extremely fine $ 400

2065 Award Medal Commemorating the Reign of Alexander III. Silver. 28 mm. Bust of Alexander III right / Dates of his reign between crown and cross. Chep 911, Ver 237. On an old ribbon. Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 75

2066 Award Medal Commemorating the Reign of Nicholas I. Silver. 28 mm. Bust of Nicholas I right / Dates of his reign; legend around. Chep 919, Ver 235. On a bar with ribbon. Condition: Nicely toned over full mint lustre. About uncirculated $ 500

2067 Medal To Commanders of the Kexholm Regiment from the Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. 1898. Bronze. 35 mm. See Sm 1149. Bust of Emperor Franz Joseph in a full military right / Seven-line legend. Of the greatest rarity and one of the few known. About 30 of those medals were awarded in bronze. The offered medal in bronze is much scarcer that similar in silver, which brought $35,000 in our sale last year. Condition: Uncirculated $ 15,000

2068 Award Medal to Participants in the Central Asian Campaigns of 1853-1895. Bronze. 28 mm. Four crowned ciphers of Nicholas I, Alexander II, Alexander III and Nicholas II / Four-line legend. Chep 922, V 240. On a bar with ribbon. RARE. Condition: Toned, about uncirculated $ 750

2069 Award Medal to those Distinguished in the Census of 1897. Bronze. 29 mm. Cipher of Nicholas II; legend around / Five-line legend. Chep 926, Ver 241. Comes on old ribbon. Condition: Mahogany brown. Uncirculated $ 125

2070 Award Medal for the Chinese Campaign 1900-1901 (Boxer Rebellion). Silver. 28 mm. Crowned cipher of Nicholas II / Legend and dates 1900-1901. Chep 939, Ver 242. Condition: Extremely fine $ 300

2071 Award Medal for the Chinese Campaign 1900-1901 (Boxer Rebellion). Bronze. 28 mm. Crowned cipher of Nicholas II / Legend and dates 1900-1901. Chep 942, Ver 243. Condition: About extremely fine $ 200

2072 Award Medal to Participants of the Defense of Sevastopol in 1855. Silver. 28 mm. All-seeing Eye of God over a cross and anniversary dates 1855-1905 / Four-line legend. Chep 946, Ver 244. On a bar with ribbon. VERY RARE medal given to the life veterans of the Defense of Sevastopol in Crimea. Condition: Numerous nicks. Very fine $ 750

2073 Award Medal for Medical and Red Cross Personnel in the Russo-Japanese War. Silver. 24 mm. Hallmarked on loop. Cross in red enamel / Three-line legend. Chep 955, Ver 249. On a bar and ribbon. Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 300

2074 Award Campaign Medal for the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905. Silver. 28 mm. All-seeing Eye of God above dates 1904-1905 / Five-line legend. Chep 959, Ver 246. Condition: Virtually uncirculated $ 500

2075 Award Campaign Medal for the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905. Dark bronze. For Medal for Bravery. 4th Class. Silver. 28 mm. non-combatants. Chep 961, V 248. Comes on an old self made bar and ribbon from the time. Scarce as such. Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 150

2076 Award Campaign Medal for the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905. For Combatants. Light bronze. 28 mm. As above. Chep 960, V 247. Condition: Extremely fine $ 75

2077 Award Medal to the Russian seamen who helped the citizens of Messina during the earthquake of 1908. Italy. Silver. 32 mm. Bust of Vittorio Emanuele III left / Six-line legend in wreath. Medal comes on original ribbon. Chep 984. Condition: About uncirculated $ 600This and the following medals are Italian medals, presented to select officers and crew members for exceptional service in this disaster.

2078 Award Medal to the Russian seamen who helped the citizens of Messina during the earthquake of 1908. Italy. Bronze. 32 mm. Bust of Vittorio Emanuele III left / Six-line legend in wreath. Medal comes on original ribbon. Rare and much scarcer than a silver version. Condition: Extremely fine. About uncirculated $ 600

2079 Teachers’ Merit Medal. 1909. Silver. 28 mm. Hallmarked on loop. Conjoined busts of Alexander III and Nicholas II / Cross over a book. Chep 986. Ver 252. Comes on ribbon. Condition: Extremely fine $ 125

2080 Award Medal Commemorating Tercentennial of the Romanov House. 1913. Bronze. 28 mm. Facing bust of Mikhail Romanov and Nicholas II / 5-line legend. Chep 1012. Condition: Superb $ 100

2081 Distinguished Service during the Mobilization of 1914. Bronze. Gold plated. 28 mm. Bust of Nicholas II left / Five-line legend. This is the only official Russian WWI medal struck for the war. Comes on old ribbon. Condition: Original gilding, Uncirculated $ 125

2082 200 Years of the Gangut Battle Award Medal. 1914. Bronze. 28 mm. Bust of Peter I r./ Scene of the Navy battle. Chep 1023, V 257. Scarce. Condition: Good extremely fine $ 350

2083 Medal for Zeal. Nicholas II. Silver. 30 mm. Chep 866. Somes on a a bar with old ribbon. Also comes with original case of issue. Very scarce as such. Condition: Box – somewhat soiled and in average condition, medal – choice extremely fine $ 300

2084 Medal for Zeal. Nicholas II. White metal. 28 mm. 1915-1917 issue. Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 100

2085 Medal for Zeal. Nicholas II. Silver. 29 mm. European manufacture. On a European type loop. Comes on original ribbon. Scarce. Condition: Toned, choice extremely fine $ 125

2086 A Personal group of three Life Saving medals, related documents and photographs of Colonel Bremer Georgii Alexandrovich (1890-1935). Including: 1) Russia. Nicholas II Life Saving medal. 1915. White metal. 28 mm; 2) Estonia. Life Saving medal; 3-4) Estonia. Two citations for the medal above; 5) Germany. Prussia. Life Saving medal. Silver. 24 mm. 6) Personal photo of Colonel G.A. Bremer as a sculptor next to the statue to his late wife. 7-8) Additional related documents and correspondence in Russian and German. Condition: Problem free $ 1,500 Historical note: Documents mentioned above suggesting that Colonel of Semenovsky Life Guard Regiment, G.A. Bremer received three life saving awards. First in Russia in 1915, during the reign of Nicholas II, by Decree of May 23, 1915 for saving a private in his regiment. Mr. Bremer received two other medals in 1930 for saving three children on Lake Wannsee, near Berlin. Importantly, he was the only foreign citizen to be awarded by the "Retungsmedaille am Bande" of the highest rank. Please refer to historical documents provided for additional information.

2087 Award Medal Commemorating Tercentennial of the Romanov House. 1913. Bronze. 28 mm. Comes with related certificate issued to a member of the Palmsky Fire Brigade, Eduard Samelovich Girshfeldt. In St. Petersburg, 31 July 1914. Condition: Document has been folded, medal problem free $ 200

2088 Personal group of two medals awarded to an Englishman B.W. Bathe. 1) Russia, Nicholas II. Medal for Zeal. 28 mm. Medal was granted for rendering services to Russian Mission in London in March of 1917. On original bar and ribbon; 2) France. Medal of Honor. On March of 1918, at his great risk, he plunged fully dressed into the Seine river and saved a Frenchman from drowning. Comes in case of issue; 3) Clipping of a newspaper article “Newport Hero” from 1915; 4) Another newspaper clipping bearing his photo. Very interesting and historical set. Condition: Problem free $ 400

BADGES

Outstanding group of items to the Life-Guard Semeonovsky Regiment

2089 Badge. Life-Guard Semeonovsky Regiment. P/B 3.1.3. Silver, bronze. White enamel. No marks. Screwback. Cross with 5-leaved edges, two ciphers of Emperor Peter I and Nicholas II on horizontal rays. Open sword on a vertical rays. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 2,000

2090 Miniature badge. Silver. Hallmarked on a pin 84. White enamel. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 2,000

2091 Badge. Base metal. Screwback. Ca. 1916-1917. Condition: Wear on high points $ 750

2092 Badge citation to the Colonel I.S. von Etter. Very rare regimental badge's citation to the badges above. Condition: Twice folded, very fine $ 250

rical. 2093 Regimental Celebration Ceremonial Folder. Leather, 34 x 25 cm. Cover orna-mented with Semeonovsky Regimental Badge affixed by bound-in screw-nut. Impressed gilt lettering. Beautiful red moiré inside cover recalling the sash of the Order of Alexander Nevsky. With Nicholas II library Ex-Libris attached inside. Contains 8-pages ceremonial poetry pamphlet. Extremely rare and histo-Condition: Minimal wear, problem free. $ 3,000

2094 Badge. Life-Guards Pavlovsky Regiment. P/B 3.1.11, W 8. Bronze. By Shubert. stamp on reverse. Screwback. Condition: Minimal wear $ 1,000

2095 Miniature Badge. Life-Guards Cuirassier Regiment of His Majesty. P/B 3.3.1. Bronze. Gold plated. Screwback. As above, but with ciphers of Alexander I and Nicholas II on left and right arms. Interestingly, they shall not be even on a regular version badge. Rare. Condition: Patina, choice and very nice $ 500

2096 Badge. Life-Guards Finlandsky Regiment. P/B 3.1.13. Bronze. Screwaback. Multi-piece construction. Screwback. Condition: Top pin is missing, otherwise very nice and impressive $ 1,000

2097 Badge. 81st Apsheron Infantry Regiment of His Majesty Grand Duke George Mikhailovich. P/B 4.2.75. Bronze. Screwback. Multi-piece construction. Condition: Nice and problem free $ 3,000

2098 Badge. 95th Krasnoyarsk Infantry Regiment. P/B 4.2.84. Bronze base with silver made cross and cipher of Nicholas II on top. Screwback. Condition: Nice and problem free $ 2,500

2099 Badge. 139th Morshansk Infantry Regiment. P/B 4.2.124. Silver. Hallmarked 84 and makers initials mark ‘BP’. Screwback. White enamel. Condition: Minimal wear. Very nice $ 3,000

2100 Badge. Sveaborg Fortress. P/B 7.2. Two piece construction with bronze made base and with central part of white metal. Screwback. Screwplate marked by Eduard. Condition: Absolutely problem free $ 2,500

2101 Statue for Establishment of the Badge of Distinction for Excellence in Service. St. Petersburg: Senate Press, 1827. 36 by 23 cm. Text printed within decorative engraved with insignias of the badge borders. Rare. Condition: Minimal wear, problem free $ 750

2102 Badge. Local Troops Centennial Badge. P/B/ 10.1. Bronze. Multi-piece construction. Center with red enamel. Screwback. Condition: Eagle one supported with lead. Otherwise very nice and impressive $ 1,500

2102 Badge. Local Troops Centennial Badge. P/B/ 10.1. Bronze. Multi-piece construction. Center with red enamel. Screwback. Condition: Eagle one supported with lead. Otherwise very nice and impressive $ 1,500

2103 Badge. Mounted Intelligence Officer. P/B 12.9. Two pins on a back. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 500

2104 Kazan’ Military School Graduation Badge. P/B 1.2.18. By K. Bok. Bronze. Screwback. White and blue enamel. Multi-piece construction. Impressed badge number – 2312. Condition: Minimal wear, residue $ 500

2105 Miniature Badge. Civilian Engineers Building School Graduation Badge. Silver. Hallmarked 84 and makers initials on reverse. Screwback. Condition: Very nice and problem free $ 500

2106 Imperial University Graduation Badge. Miniature. GOLD. Unmarked. Blue and white enamels. Pin-back. Rare in Gold. Condition: Little wear. Choice and presentable $ 750

2107 Miniature Badge. Riga Polytechnic Institute Graduation Badge. P/B 2.7. Silver, unhallmarked. Condition: Perfect $ 300

2108 Miniature badge for Magister of Pharmacy. P/B 2.80. Silver. 20 by 30 mm. Partially gold plated. Hallmarked ‘84’ on reverse. Maker’s initials: ‘’ on obverse. White enamel. Screwback. Scarce. Condition: Problem free $ 300

2109 Badge. In Honor of 50th Anniversary of Zemstvo. P/B 4.22. Silver. Marked 84. Makers initial mark is applied on badge and both sscrewback parts. Green enamel. Very detailed. Even though not a rare badge – very scarce in such quality workmanship. Condition: Superb and impressive $ 2,000

2110 Badge in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Court Reforms. P/B 4.31. Silver. Partially gilded. Unmarked. On a silver marked screwback. Multi piece construction. Condition: Superb $ 450

2111 Another. Somewhat different. Bronze, silver plated. Screwback. Condition: Absolutely problem free $ 350

2112 Miniature Badge of the Barrister. P/B 4.35. Silver. Hallmarked 84. Maker’s mark on both – badge and screplate. Condition: Nice collection patina. Superb $ 400

2113 Badge of the Red Cross. Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878. P/B 7.1. Silver. Halla-marked 84 and with maker’s initials ‘NP’. Red enamel. Vertical pin-back. Condition: Of the nice quality. Uncleaned. Superb for this modestly made badge

$ 500

2114 Miniature Badge for Imperial Russian Fire Society. P/B 8.1. Silver. Unmarked. 18 by 28 mm. Pinback. Quite detailed and Scarce. Condition: Very nice and delicately made $ 250

2115 Russian Baltic Equestrian Society Lapel Badge. Silver. Gold plated. Marked ‘E.BAKSTAD’ in Latin and hallmarked 84k. A horseshow bearing letters R.T.V. and P.O.P.. Within which Russian tricolor: white, blue, red enamels. The whole is placed on a red rosette. Apparently unpublished. Condition: Absolutely problem free $ 150

2116 Ribbon bar of seven: St. George Cross 4th Class, St. Vladimir Cross 4th Class, St. Anne Crosses 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes, St. Stanislaus Cross of 2nd and 3rd Classes. Condition: Wear due to time, problem free $ 250

RELIGIOUS BADGES

2117 Badge for the Red Cross commune of medical nurses at Kazan’. P/B 7.26. Large silver cross with red and dark blue enamel. Hallmarked 84 with maker’s mark ‘AT’ on reverse. Comes on ribbon. Rare. Condition: Light grey patina. Superb $ 2,000

2118 Chest Cross of the Archpriest and Clergyman (Pectoral cross). 102 by 74 mm. P/B 16.2. Silver. Hallmarked 84. Dated 1891. Comes on a silver chain. Condition: Toned over numerous contact marks $ 500

2119 Chest Cross of the Archimandrite. Circa 1870’s – 1900. P/B 16.3 - var. Silver. Unmarked. 222.11 gm. Set with paste color cut glasses. Well executed enamel image of Christ is mounted in a center. Hollow inside. Condition: Superb and very impressive $ 5,000

2120 Chest Badge of the Bishop. (Panagia). Circa 1880’s – 1890’s. Hallmarked 84. Imperial warrant mark. Gold plated. 98.71 gm. Multi-colored cut glasses. Painted image of Mother of God Odigithria in center. Hollow inside. Condition: Superb and very impressive $ 5,000

2121 Chest Badge of the Bishop. (Panagia). Circa 1880’s. Silver. Unmarked. 129.3 gm. Unknown marking on reverse. Engraved monogram on reverse. Red cut glasses. Painted enameled image of Mother of God Odigithria in center. Hollow inside $ 4,000

2122 Lot of two photos of clergyman wearing Pectoral crosses and also Imperial era award medals Condition: Typical wear$ 50

MISCELLANEOUS2123 Empress Catherine II the Great Promotional Document. Vellum. 8 ½ by 12 in (25cm by 45cm). Announcing the

promotion of a life Guards Sergeant Pavel Golovin to the rank of Army Captain. Dated: January 26, 1793. Astrahan Regiment. The complete translation, translated from the Russian: BY GOD’S GRACE WE CATHERINE THE SECOND EMPRESS AND AUTOCRAT OF ALL RUSSIAS ETCETRA, ETCETRA, ETCETRA. Let this be known and told to all that WE have [elevated] Pavel Golovin, who served US as Sergeant in the Life Guards, for zeal displayed by him in OUR service and for diligence, to OUR Army Captain, in the one thousand seven hundred ninety third year January first day, we have most graciously granted and affirmed; as We trusly grant and confirm, commanding all OURS, to recognize and honor in the prescribed manner OUR aforementioned Pavel Golovin as OUR Army Captain; in response to which WE also hope that he in everything while in the graciously granted him new rank, will so faithfully and assiduously conduct himself, as is expected og our good and faithful Officer. In witness thereof WE have ordered OUR government

Military collegium to sign and affix the government seal. Given at St. Petersburg, in year 1793 January 26. Signature of three generals Astrahan Grenadier Regiment Secretary Matvei Donskoi. Reverse side: Entered in the Collegium of Foreign Affairs Under № 458. Condition: Ones folded, otherwise very nice and impressive $ 1,000

2125 England. The Russian Wars. The Military Despatch seal of Major General Bodisco, commander of the fortress of Bomarsund, the oval iron seal in a presentation gold setting with roped border, on anchor, the bar engraved BOMAR / SUND, the reverse with lengthy inscription, MILITARY DESPATCH SEAL of Genl. Bodisco taken from his quarters while commanding THE RUSSIAN FORCES AT BOMARSUND on the surrender of the Garrison and Forts August 16th 1854 This trophy was presented after the action to WILLIAM RASHLEIGH while attached to the FLAG SHIP LEOPARD by his friend WM S DAVIS RMA – GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, 55 x 38 mm, suspension ring. Unique and of high historical importance. Condition: In excellent order and condition $ 2,500Historical note: The fortress of Bomarsund, in the Åland Islands off the south-west coast of Finland, had been a key outpost for the Russian forces during the Crimean War, and it was destroyed after its capture. Major General Bodisco was initially held with other prisoners by the French, on the island of Aix, off La Rochelle. Captain William Sandon Davis, Royal Marine Artillery, was commissioned in 1844, made 1st Lieutenant in 1847, promoted Captain in 1855 and retired with that rank in 1861. He served with distinction during the Baltic campaign of 1854, including the attacks on Uleaborg (1-2 June), Tornea (8 June) as well as throughout the prolonged operations to capture the great fortress of Bomarsund. Later in 1854, he was sent to the Crimea where he was actively involved at the siege of Sebastopol and also in several key operations early in 1855.

2126 Bulgaria. King Boris III presentation Diploma to a veteran of the Russian Imperial Guards Finland Regiment, Iask Isomaeki, for his “Display of bravery and distinction in the War of Liberation 1877-1878”, of the Soldier’s Cross IV class of the Military Order for Bravery. Issued 4 April 1938. Condition: Folded four times. Nice and clean $ 200

2127 Imperial Guard Hat pompon. Nicholas II time. Cipher of Nicholas II over St. George ribbon. Detailed silver embroidery. Rare. Condition: Few pieces are missing which absolutely do not distract from otherwise well attractive appearance $ 1,000

2124 Officers ‘Lyadunka’ Circa end of 19th Century. Base metal. Silver plated. Leather back. Insignia of St. Andrew the First Called is on a front. Condition: In very good condition, silvering is almost entirely off $ 1,500

2128 Officers ‘Tashka’. Nicholas II time. 32 by 29 cm. Silver embroidery of superb quality representing crowned cipher of Emperor Nicholas II surrounded by ornament. Leather backing. Very scarce, greatly looking item. Condition: In a full order and very well preserved $ 15,000

2129 Nicholas II era General-Lieutenant shoulder boards. A pair. Crowned cipher of Nicholas II between two stars. Red backing. Buttons attached. Condition: Practically mint $ 1,000

2130 Nicholas II era General’s epaulets. Pair. Bronze cipher of Nicholas II on each one. Golden embroilment. Condition: One has replaced red fabric backing due to age, which is present on the second one. Otherwise choice and problem free $ 1,000

2131 No Lot.

ROSSICA

2132 Prussian Guard Grenadier Regiment of (Russian) Emperor Alexander. Veteran’s reunion badge. 1927. Iron. Silver plated. Horizontal pinback. Scarce. Condition: Problem free with much of original silvering present $ 250

2133 Prussian Guard Grenadier Regiment of (Russian) Emperor Alexander. Medal. For the Excellent Shooting. 1896. Bronze. 30 mm. Regimental cipher (monogram of Russian Emperor Alexander I) below the crown / 4-line German legend: “For / the excellent / shooting / 1896”. Rare. Condition: Superb $ 400

2134 Prussian Guard Grenadier Regiment of (Russian) Emperor Alexander. Medal. Union of Former members of the regiment. Bronze. Silver plated. 21 mm. Crowned monogram as above / German legend: “For 15 years of Membership”. Comes on original ribbon. Condition: Superb $ 250

2135 Russo-Prussian Legion Infantry (4th Rheinishes) “Graf Werder” Regiment 30. Commemorating Medal 1812-1912. Medal. Bronze. Silver plated. 40 mm plus lug suspender. Russian and Prussian soldiers shaking hands / 5-line German legend: “To Commemorate the 100th Year Anniversary of the Infantry Regiment Grad Werder (4. Rhein.) 30. Rare. Condition: Some scratches. Silvering is partially off. Otherwise very nice with choice details $ 200

2136 No Lot.

WHITE MOVEMENT, RUSSIAN IN EXILE, EMIGREE BADGES

CIVIL WAR

2137 First Kuban Campaign. 1918. 1st Class. Badge. Rudichenko / Durov pp. 144-149. 31 by 33 mm. Type 1 - Civil War manufacture. Insteamped award number "4915". On St. George ribbon. Very rare, especially with archival research. Provenance: This and the miniature badge bellow were awarded to Neuronov Feodosii Ivanovich, Corporal Partisan Riffle Regiment (future Alexeev's Riffle Regiment). Comes with a partial page of unpublished archive record. Condition: Superb $ 5,000

2138 First Kuban Campaign. 1918. 1st Class. Badge, miniature. Silver on a rosette ribbon 11 by 15 mm. Screwback. Rudichenko / Durov p. 150. Rudichenko/Durov, on p. 148 suggests, that this badge was commissioned in 1950 in Austria, in Kellenber's DP camp for original 1918 campaign veterans who were in Kellenber's camp in 1950. Has the provenance as the badge above: Neuronov Feodosii Ivanovich, Corporal Partisan Riffle Regiment. Provenance: This and the badge above were awarded to Neuronov Feodosii Ivanovich, Corporal Partisan Riffle Regiment. Condition: Superb $ 750

2139 First Kuban Campaign. Badge. Miniature. As above. Silver. Cast. Very poorly made. Pinback. Condition: Very fine$ 300

2140 Letter addressed to General Denikin, from the veterans, participans of the First Kuban Campaign. dated February 27, 1933. First Kuban Campaign badge is painted on a top left. 26 by 16.7 cm. Of the historical interest. Condition: Twice folded. Choice $ 200

2141 Anton Ivanovich Denikin (4.12.1872-7.08.1947), authographed letter signed. Dated March 15, 1940. 27 by 21 cm. Very rare. Condition: Twice folded $ 200

2142 Commemorative Badge of General Wrangel's Army in the Island of Lemnos, 1920-1921. Rudichenko / Durov pp. 333-335. Bronze. Black enamel. Srewback. Rare. Provenance: Rudichenko / Durov pp. 335, # 3 - this piece! Condition: Screw plate is missing. few scratches. Good very fine $ 1,000

2143 Citation for the Commemorative Badge of General Wrangel's Army on the Gallipoli, 1920-1921. 10mm by 17 mm. Dyadura Vladimir Yakovlevich on May 12, 1922. Regimental seal. Hand signed by General Zinkevich M.M. Condition: Some wear, problem free $ 400

2144 Baron Wrangel P.N. Certificate to General Stuff Major I.A. Chol’msen, as a head of Russian mission in Germany, in charge of cases of Prisoners of War. Signed on September 20, 1920 in Sevastopol, Crimea. Two pages document in Russian and French. Signed by Wrangel and co signed by General-Lieutenant Vyazemskii and General-Major Nikolskii on both pages. Extremely rare and of historical importance. Condition: Twice folded, very fine and clean $ 500

2145 Baron Wrangel P.N. Hand written letter signed. Issued on October 21, 1919. On a letterhead of Baron Wrangel P.N., as a commander of Caucasus Army. Extremely rare and of historical importance. Condition: Twice folded, very fine and clean $ 750

2146 Set of four documents of various content. All related to Baron and Baroness Wrangel. All of the historical importance. Condition: Folded, very nice and clean $ 200

2147 Certificate issued to General N.N. Udenich promoting him as Supreme Commander of North-Western Army. Issued on November 30, 1919, Revel. Unique and of the highest historical impotence. Condition: Twice folded, very fine$ 2,500

2148 Personal Passport to General N.N. Udenich, issued on January 25, 1920 in Revel. Two pages folio document. In Russian and French. Issued right after the unsuccessful campaign to Petrograd and three days after dismissal of the North-Western Army. Sealed at Russian Military Mission in Estonia. Unique and of the highest historical impotence. Condition: Folded several times as issued. Clean and very well preserved $ 7,500see: Rudichenko, Nagradi Imperatorskoi Rossii v Period Grazdanskoi Voini, p.32 - this document.

2149 Ataman Semenov. Photograph signed. 3 1/5 by 5 ½ in. Showing Semenov mounted on a horse, signed: “At. Semenov 1936” in Russian. Also written in Russian, in his hand on the reverse side: “To R.V. Krasnovsky. In good memory as a token of our mutual goals serving our Motherland / At. Semenov. 19-1/I-37.” (Figure “7” is written over “6” which apparently was mistakenly written on the 1st day of that New Year). Rare. Condition: Extremely fine $ 500Historical note: Ataman Semenov – the last supreme ruler of Russia in Siberia, following Admiral Kolchak’s murder and the “quisling” for the Japanese in Manchuria.

2150 Hand written letter signed. Issued on August 1, 1920. On a letterhead as Supreme Commander of All Military Forces of the Eastern Russia. Extremely rare and of historical importance. Condition: Ones folded. Clean and well preserved

$ 500

2151 Order of Valor. Set of Breast Star and Breast Cross. Star – 92 mm. Silver, bronze, black enamel. Made on a base of a Hungarian Star. Cross – 50 mm. Silver, white metal, bronze, black enamel. Both without a legend around a central medallion. Comes on the original sash with a bow and in case of issue. Of the greatest rarity and apparently unique set. Condition: Minimal wear, problem free $ 50,000

see: Rudichenko, Nagradi Imperatorskoi Rossii v Period Grazdanskoi Voini, p.302 – 303 – this item.Provenance: Literature Rudichenko, Nagradi Imperatorskoi Rosii v Period Grazdanskoi Voini

2152 Ukraine / Poland. 1918. Lwov Eagles. Badge. Bronze. Screwaback. Stamped number 1740. Ware by young cadets in 1918 that were defending Lwov against Ukraine armies. Very rare. Condition: Moderate wear $ 1,000

2153 St. George Cross for Bravery. 4th Class. Silver. Typical Imperial era manufacture. Ones numbered. Number was accurately removed and smoothed down for the secondary usage, typical for some White Movement military armies. Scarce. Condition: Toned. Extremely fine $ 250

2154 St. George Cross for Bravery. 4th Class. Unnumbered. Silver. 34.5 mm. Unidentified mark on a loop. European manufacture, circa 1920's. Rudichenko, Nagradi Imperatorskoi Rosii v Period Grazdanskoi Voini, Type .1., - this piece illustrated! Variant with "4 / CTI I" on reverse, error typical for this type only. Comes on European type loop and ribbon attachment. Rare and one of the few observed. Condition: Superb, dark deep patina $ 500

2155 St. George Cross for Bravery. No class identified. Unnumbered. 35.5 mm. Silver. Hallmarked ‘80’ on a loop. Beautifully rendered St. George in the center. Condition: Once cleaned, superb $ 300

2156 Horse Guard Regiment of the Imperial Guard. 200th Anniversary. 1730-1930. 1931. Paris, France. Society of the former officers of the regiment. Bronze. 35 by 27.5 mm. Werlich 19. Crowned regimental coat of arms. Six-line Cyrillic legend: Both recipient's and award number are hand engraved. Very rare with only about 50 jettons made. Comes with two Official Regimental Invitations, both 12 by 17.5 cm. Decorated with the badge on top left. Phaleristic note: This regiment had neither badge, no jetton in the Imperial times. Condition: Gilding is partially worn out. Problem free. Documents also perfect $ 1,250

2157 15th Rifle Regiment of His Majesty King Nicholas I of Montenegro. Brass. Loop attachment on reverse. Blue enamel. Circa Late 1920’s – 1930’s. Apparently a replacement badge ordered during the emigration. See P/B 4/4/3 on page 271 for the official Imperial era badge. Unpublished and extremely rare. Condition: Problem free $ 500

2158 National Organuzation of Russian Scouts. 1682-1932 Commemmorative Badge. Ok p.94, Sel 22. Comes on rosette. Condition: Choice and problem free $ 250

2159 Society of veterans of the Kornilov’s Army. Sel 58. Black and red enamel. Srewback. Condition: Superb $ 250

2160 Cross of the Society for Propagation of the Orthodox Faith in Distant Lands, 1740-1940. On a ribbon. Silvered with enameled dates, 35 by 45mm. Condition: Choice and superb for the issue $ 500

2161 Order of the Compassionate Heart. 2nd Model. Ca. 1930’s. Ver 328. Bras. White and red enamel. Russian eagle applied over. On St. George ribbon. Issued by the Russian. Veterans Society in Seattle, Washington. Condition: Superb $ 400

2162 China. Shanghai Municipality Medal for Service During the Japanese Assault. 1937. Medal. Eight-pointed star. Bronze. Awarded to many Russian Emigrant volunteers. On complete ribbon. Rare. Condition: Superb $ 200

2163 Russian Musketeers of a “Crossbearer” (Crusader). Lapel pin. Harbin and Shanghai. Bronze, silver plated. 10 by 30 mm. With loop attachments on reverse. This badge has the Russian Imperial crown – indication of the higher award than the normal cross. Rare. Condition: Problem free $ 150

2164 Finnish Guards Regiment Reunion Badges. Set of four. 1905, 1927, 1932 and 1937 issues. All silver, hallmarked. One enameled. First three are on pinback, last on a screwback. All Rare and apparently unpublished. Condition: Absolutely problem free $ 600

2165 Russian Camp DP in Kellerberg. Austria (1945). 6th Years Anniversary badge. by 17mm. Silver. Multienameled. Pinback. Ok pp. 156-157. This is a scarcer silver version of the badge. Comes with related Certificate issued to on January 24, 1951 to Boris Kritzkoi. Very rare especially with the award document. Condition: Perfect, problem free. Document folded three times $ 1,250

2166 ITALY. Badge “Fronte Russo”. Given to members of Cossack units fighting in Italian Army in WWII in the Don Region. Loriolli Fratelli Milano marks. Pinback. Condition: Near mint $200

2167 Germany. WWII. Meritorious Service Decoration for Members of the Eastern People. Awarded to Cossacks. First Class Breast Star. Without swords. Bronze. 47 mm. Pinback. Comes in case of issue. Very scarce such. Condition: Superbly preserved $ 400

2168 Meritorious Service Decoration for Members of the Eastern People. Second Class with swords. White metal. On original ribbon. Condition: Near mint $ 250

2169 First Cossacks Cadet School. 1944-1945. White metal. Gold plated. Enemaled. Screwaback. 38 by 28 mm. Inscriptions on reverse: Extremely rare and unpublished Condition: Superb $ 400

2170 Sokol Patriotic Sport Society. Sel 29. Stickpin. Silvered bronze. Condition: Nice, problem free $ 175

2171 Russian Patriotic Sport Union. Bronze. Diamond-shaped. Enamels. On a long stickpin. Mark: SVOBODA / PRAHA / BERSTYN $ 200

2172 To Commemorate 950th Anniversary of the Christianity of Russia. White metal. Enamels. Stickpin. Condition: Superb $ 200

2173 Union of the Russian Liberation Army of General Vlasov. American District. Members badge. 1960's. Ok pp. 150-151 variant. Bronze. Multienameled. Pinback. 22 mm. Rare. Condition: Perfect $ 100

2174 Union of the Don Cossacks in America. Medal32 mm. Ok pp. 152-153. Brass gold plated. 50th Anniversary of the Don Cossacks in Exile. Coat of Arms of the Don Cossack Troops. Reverse: six-line legend: RUSSIA / VVD / DON COSSACKS / 1920 - 1970 / USA / 19. Instempted award number "19". Hallmarked: "1/2012KGF". GOLD, multi enameled. Comes on Don Cossack's two-color ribbon. Very rare. Condition: Perfect $ 750

2175 Krakow. To Ukrainian Veterans of Military Forces. 1940. Large Cross. 38 by 39 mm. Screwback. Black and blue enamels. Marked “CYB” and award number “01449” impressed on reverse. Semotuk, Ukrainski Viskovi Vidznaku. p. 41. Scarce.

Condition: Near mint $ 400

PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT

2176 Ukrainian-American Boy Scout medals. Set of two: 1) Base metal. Engraved in Ukrainian on reverse: “To our friends. Plast Chicago 1953”; 2) Bronze, boy-scout on reverse and 1911-1946. Rare.

Condition: Superb $ 200

2177 Ukrainian-American Girl Scout medals. Set of two: 1) Base metal. Engraved in Ukrainian on reverse: “To our friends. Plast Chicago 1953”; 2) Bronze, girl-scout on reverse and 1911-1946. Rare.

Condition: Superb $ 200

PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT

2178 Volinsky Life Guards Regiment. 1917. Silvered bronze. Light enamel. P/B 3.1.23. Inscribed recipients name: . . Rare and very popular badge, as Volinsky regiment was the very first one to side insurgent people during the February 1917 revolution. Much thought after by both Imperial and Soviet era collectors.

Condition: Screwaback is missing. Minor cheeps of red enamel $ 5,000

2179 Officer’s Eagle hat badge. 1917. Brass. Enamel. Pin back. Russian eagle without Imperial crowns holding a ribbon with the words: “PEOPLE’S ARMY” in Russian. Date “1917” in a wreath above. Very rare.

Condition: Pin is missing. Minor wear $ 150

ORDERS OF THE SOVIET REPUBLICS

COLLECTION OF THE ORDERS OF THE EARLY SOVIET REPUBLICS

CIVIL WAR and SOVIET UNION

2180 Order of Labor of RSFSR. Unnumbered. Bronze. Red and white enamels. Herf 1.2. Kuts pp. 49-67. Only about 170 issued. Extremely rare.

Condition: Choice, much better than usual, with only some minor enamel chips $ 30,000

2181 RSFSR

The RSFSR was established on November 7, 1917, becoming part of the Soviet Union in 1922, with its capital Moscow, also becoming the Soviet Union’s capital. It was the largest soviet republic both in terms of population and territory. It became a core republic of the future Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Please check also # 2211 for the Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR at the beginning of the Soviet Orders section.

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Byelorussia. Award # 37. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. The only award in Soviet award history that bears Yiddish legend. Herf 1.4. Kuts pp. 259-274. Only about 60 issued. Excessively rare and of high historical importance

Condition: Choice, Extremely fine $ 40,000

.2182 Belorussian SSR Although a Soviet republic in the lands of Belarus was declared on January 1, 1919 it took a few years to define its status. In 1922, it was one of the four original founding members of the USSR -- together with the Ukrainian SSR, the Transcaucasian SFSR and the RussianSFSR. While in 1945, the Belorussian SSR -- along with the Ukrainian SSR and the Soviet Union -- was a founding member of the United Nations. Its capital was Minsk. As there were no military insignia in Belorussia, military commanders were awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, which today is one of the rarest pieces of the series.

Certificate for Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Byelorussia to a Regiment. Large 17 x 14 inches format. Multi- color design, depicting the Order of Red Banner of Labor of Byelorussia on top. Issued to the 11th Regiment for their heroic labor during construction of Vorsha-Lepel’ rail-road in 1925. Issued Nov. 18, 1926. Comes with related Certificate, issued from the Supreme Communist Committee of the Ukraine to the same 11th Regiment for their heroic labor during construction of the Cherigov-Ovruch rail-road in 1928. Extremely rare and important unit award Certificates

Condition: Good vintage condition on both$ 2,500

2183 Tannu Tuva With the collapse of the Manchu Dynasty in China in 1911, Mongolia fought

for its independence. Amid this backdrop, Tannu Tuva (Uraynchaisky District) fell under Russian protection in 1914. In August of 1921, it was named the People's Republic of Tannu Tuva. In 1926, it was renamed the Tuvian Arat People's Republic, and on the 13th of October 1944, it became the Tuvian Autonomous SSR (TAR) – losing its semi-independent status -- and a part of the RSFSR.Tannu Tuva borders Mongolia to the south and has a short border with Buryatia to the east. The native language, Tuvinian is from the Turkic group and is most closely related to Uighur. Tuvinians took an active part in the Red Army and provided much financial support during WWII. The capital is Kizil. Although not considered Rare, only about 200 pieces were awarded. Many went to prominent World War II Russian Military Commanders. With this in mind, and the fact, that these orders were made in Russia by the state mint, these pieces are a true part of the WWII award series collection

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Ukraine. Award # 3. Bronze. Red and white enamels. Herf 1.3. Kuts pp. 103-128. Only about 400 issued. Awarded to M.Z. Berezhansky, a printing-press worker, on 08/17/1921. Super low number. Very rare and important.

Condition: Excellent and fully complete with unique nut and plate $ 20,000

2184 Ukrainian SSR In 1917, the Ukrainian National Republic (UNR) declared its autonomy, then independence. On December 30, 1922, along with the Russian, Belorussian and Transcaucasian republics, it became one of the founding members of the USSR, and in 1945, one of the founding members of the United Nations. There were no military insignia in Ukraine, hence military commanders were awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Georgia. Type 1. Award # 12. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. Herf 1.13. Kuts pp. 243- 257. Only about 200 issued for both types. Excessively rare and important.

Condition: Choice extremely fine $ 40,000

2185 Georgian SSR Established as a Soviet Socialist Republic on February 25 1921, the Georgian SSR became part of the Transcaucasian SFSR in 1922 along with Armenia and Azerbaijan. After the federation’s dissolution in 1936, the ancient land of Georgia became a republic within the USSR, with its capital at Tbilisi (Tiflis). It is today, an independent nation. The official languages of the republic were Georgian, Russian, Abkhazi and Ossetic. The Order of the Red Banner of Labor of the Georgian SSR comes in two types, the issue of 1928 and of 1931 (both present in the collection). These Rare orders were awarded to both the military and to civilians

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Georgia. Type 2. Award # 144. Silver. Red, black and white enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. Herf 1.14. Kuts pp. 243-257. Only about 200 issued for both types. Extremely rare and important

Condition: Extremely fine 35,000

2186 Order of the Red Banner of Armenia. Award # 131. Silver. Red, white and blue enamels. Screwback. Multi-piece construction. Herf 1.8. Kuts pp. 129-148. Only about 210 issued. Very rare

Condition: Shows moderate wear, some enamel missing $ 15,000

2187 Armenian SSR

Prior to the 1917 October Reviolution, Armenia was part of the Russian Empire and confined to the borders of the Erevean Governorate. Following the Bolshevik invasion of the Democratic Republic of Armenia in 1920, it was declared a Soviet republic. This period is sometimes known as the Second Republic of Armenia, which follows the short-lived Democrartic Republic of Armenia (also known as the First Republic of Armenia). From March 1922 through 1936, Armenia was a part of the Trans-Caucasian Federation. In December 1936, it became an independent republic, with Erivan as its capital. Established in September 1921, the Order of the Red Banner of Armenia was among the very earliest awards of the Soviet republics. These orders were handmade by the brothers Ter-Aristakesjans in a jewellery shop in Erivan. They were somewhat crudely made, the quality of the enamel work poor, while and the dimensions of the order varied.

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Armenia. Type 2. Award # 21. Silver. Red, white and blue enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. ward number 21 is stamped on a screw plate, as well as on the reverse. Herf 1.11. Kuts pp. 149-162. Only about 120 issued. Very rare


2188 Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Armenia. Type 2. Award # 119. Silver, Gold. Red, white and blue enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. Award number 119 is stamped on a screw plate, as well as on the reverse. Herf 1.11. Kuts pp. 149-162. Unlisted variation with gold wreath with star and mountain. Extremely rare.

Condition: Superb $ 30,000

2189 Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Azerbaijan. Award # 219. Silver base with hammer and circle in Gold. Red and white enamels. Award number 219 is stamped on a screw plate. Herf 1.7. Kuts pp. 97-102. Only about 300 issued.

Condition: Excellent and problem free $ 15,000

2190 Azerbaijan SSR Established as a Soviet Socialist Republic on April 28, 1920, the Azerbaijan SSR was part of the Transcaucasian Federation from March 12, 1922 to December 5, 1936 along with the Armenian SSSR and the Georgian SSR, which in turn was part of Soviet Union. The Azerbaijan SSR, with its capital at Baku, included the Nagorno-Karabakh autonomous region and the Nakhjivan autonomous republic. Its official languages were Azeri, Russian and Armenian (in Nagorno-Karabach).

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Trans-Caucasus. Award # 9. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. Herf 1.25. Kuts pp. 341- 355. Only about 150 issued. Extremely rare and historically important.

Condition: Extremely fine with some minor enamel imperfections $ 40,000

2191 Transcaucasian SFSR The Transcaucasian SFSR was a short-lived (1922-1936) Soviet republic. Together with Russia, Ukraine and Byelorussia, it helped form the USSR in December 29, 1922. In 1936, each of its Republics – Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan became independent from the federation and became part of the Soviet Union as separate republics. The Federation’s capital was Tbilisi, and the official languages were Georgian, Azeri, Armenian and Russian. Both civilan and military in purpose, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour of the Transcaucasian SFSR is one of the rarest pieces in this collection.

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Khorezm. Unnumbered. Silver. Red enamels. Screwback. Quality multi-piece construction. Herf 1.23. Kuts pp. 218-230. Only about 50 issued. Excessively rare and of high historical importance.

Condition: Minuscule enamel chips. Choice extremely fine $ 40,000

2192 Khorezm Socialist Soviet Republic In February 1920, the Khanate of Khiva was transformed into the Khorezm People's Soviet Republic, with Khiva as the capital. On 20 October 1923, it became the Khorezm Socialist Soviet Republic. Populated by various ethnic groups, primarily Uzbek, Tajik, Turkmen and Kazakh, the Khorezm SSR bordered Turkmenistan and the Bukharan Soviet Socialist Republic. After 1924, the territory of the Khorezm SSR became part of the Uzbek SSR. About 100 pieces were awarded, 12 of which are presently in museum collections. Extremely rare – with only a handful in private hands, this medal is a centerpiece of the collection.

Order of the Red Star of Bukhara, 2nd Class. Unnumbered. Silver. Blue enamels. Screwback. Original screw plate and nut. Herf 1.24.2. Kuts pp. 163-192. Extremely rare

Condition: Excellent, much better than usual $ 20,000

2193 Basmachi, surrounding the city of Bukhara.

The Bukharan People's Soviet Republic the name of Uzbekistan from 1920 to 1925. The Bukharan People's Republic was proclaimed on 8 October 1920 under Faizullah Khojaev. The overthrow of the Emir was the impetus for the Basmachi Revolt, a conservative anti-communist rebellion. In 1922, most of the territory of the republic was controlled by From 19 September 1924 to 17 February 1925, the republic was known as Bukharan Soviet Socialist Republic (Bukharan SSR; Russian: ). When new national boundaries were drawn up in 1924, the Bukharan SSR voted itself out of existence, and became part of the new Uzbek SSR. Today the territory of the defunct Bukhara SSR is lies mostly in Uzbekistan with parts in Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Populated mostly by Tadjik, Uzbeks and Buckori, its capital was established in Bukhara.

Order of the Red Star of Bukhara, 3rd Class. Unnumbered. Silver. Red and cyan enamels. Medal-like construction, with loop and original connecting ring. Herf 1.24.3. Kuts pp. 163-192. Extremely rare so well preserved.

Condition: Superb for the type $ 10,000

2194 Bukhara. Medal. For the fight against Basmachi. Silver, enamels. Unpublished. Star, rifles and other revolutionary symbols. Uniface. Very rare and requires additional research $ 3,000

2195 Star and Cresent Badge. Unnumbered. Silver with red enamels. Screwback. Original silver nut. Chaghatai legend in Arabic script around crescent and inside the red star. One of the earliest examples of local awards for struggles against basmachi. Unpublished. Apparently unique and of high historical significance.

Condition: Excellent, problem free $ 5,000

2196 Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Uzbekistan. Type 1. Award # 113. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Hallmarked on reverse 875 and maker’s mark. Herf 1.15. Kuts pp. 275-306. Only about 510 issued for both types. Awarded to A.P. Upel’nik, on 12/11/1928. Historical note: Alfred Petrovich Upel’nik is listed as purged as of 06/10/1938. ( ). , .24, 417, Rare.

Condition: Excellent and problem free $ 15,000

2197 Uzbek Socialist Soviet Republic

In 1924, the borders of Central Asia’s political units were changed.The Turkestan ASSR, the Bukharan People’s Republic, and the Khorezm People’s Republic were abolished and their territories divided into eventually five separate Soviet Socilaist Republics, one of which was the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic (Uzbek SSR). The following year, the Uzbek SSR, with its capital of Tashkent, became one of the republics of the USSR. Uzbeks played an active role in the Red Army and were major financial supporters during WWII. Although both types have the word Labor in their title, the Order of the Red Banner of Labor was awarded equally to the Red Army Commanders and NKVD members as well as people and organizations who contributed to the economic construction of the Republic.

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Uzbekistan. Type 2. Award # 586. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Hallmarked on reverse 875 and maker’s mark. Herf 1.16. Kuts pp. 275-306. Only about 510 issued for both types.


2198 Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Turkmenistan. Award # 27. Silver. Red, blue and white enamels. Screwback. Hallmarked. Herf 1.17. Kuts pp. 309-324. Only about 250 issued. Extremely rare

Condition: Red enamel was apparently replaced. Shows moderate wear $ 10,000

2199 Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic was one of 15 constituent replublivs of the Soviet Union. Initially established August 7, 1921 as the Turkmen Oblast of the Turkestan ASSR. It`was transformed into the Turkmen SSR May 13, 1925, and became a separate republic of the USSR, with its capital at Ashgabat. Today it is the independent state of Turkmenistan. There was no military orders in the Turkmenian Republic, therefore military commanders were often awarded with the Republican Order of Labor.

Order of the Red Banner of Labor of Tajikistan. Award # 159. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Hallmarked. Herf 1.19. Kuts pp. 325-340. Only about 200 issued. Awarded to N.I. Chelmadinov on 07/28/1931. Very rare


2201 Tadjik Soviet Socialist Republic In 1924, Tajikistan was created as an autonomous Soviet socialist republic within Uzbekistan. The new autonomous republic included what had been eastern Bukhara. In 1929, Tajikistan was detached from Uzbekistan and given full status as a Soviet socialist republic . Populated mostly by Tadjik, Uzbeks and Russians, its capital was established in Dushande. Created comparably late – right after Tajikistan received its status as a Soviet socialist republic, this scarce award, the Order of the Red Banner of Labour, was issued just for 3 years (from 1930 to 1933). There were no military orders in the Tadjik Republic so military commanders were often awarded the Republican Order of Labor.

Order of the Republic of Tuva. Type 2. Award # 185. Silver. Multi-color enamels. Screwback. Quality Soviet mint construction. Mintmarked “” on a reverse. Herf 1.30. Kuts pp. 357-376. Only about 200 issued. Rare.

Condition: Superb Although not considered Rare, only about 200 pieces were awarded. Many went to prominent World War II Russian Military Commanders. With this in mind, and the fact, that these orders

were made in Russia by the state mint, these pieces are a true part of the WWII award series collection. $ 10,000

2200 Tannu Tuva With the collapse of the Manchu Dynasty in China in 1911, Mongolia fought for its independence. Amid this backdrop, Tannu Tuva (Uraynchaisky District) fell under Russian protection in 1914. In August of 1921, it was named the People's Republic of Tannu Tuva. In 1926, it was renamed the Tuvian Arat People's Republic, and on the 13th of October 1944, it became the Tuvian Autonomous SSR (TAR) – losing its semi-independent status - and a part of the RSFSR. Tannu Tuva borders Mongolia to the south and has a short border with Buryatia to the east. The native language, Tuvinian is from the Turkic group and is most closely related to Uighur. Tuvinians took an active part in the Red Army and provided much financial support during WWII. The capital is Kizil.

Order of Labor of Tuva. Award # 52. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Quality Soviet mint construction. Mintmarked on a reverse. Herf 1.31. Kuts pp. 377-390. Only about 200 issued.

Condition: Excellent overall $ 15,000

REVOLUTIONARY BADGES

2202 Medal for the 3rd Anniversary of the October Revolution. 1920. Silver. 36 mm. By Vasutinsky. Herfurtz 1.2.3, RNS Journal 28, p.41. Rare.

The meaning of this medal is very controversial. It never became part of the Soviet award regulations evolved over the following years. However, it is believed to have been awarded to participants and organizers of the Petrograd Soviet dedicated to the third anniversary of the Revolution.

Condition: Extremely fine $ 1,000

2203 Medal for the 3rd Anniversary of the October Revolution. 1920. Bronze. 36 mm. By Vasutinsky. Herfurtz 1.2.3 var., RNS Journal 28, p.41. Rare.

See the above lot for historical comment.


2204 The Red Guard of the Social-Democrats (Bolsheviks) of the City of Odessa. 1917. Silver. Red enamel. Screwback. Numbered: 1857. Comes with award booklet- certificate, which is listed the badge number and recipient name. Extremely rare first Soviet Revolutionary badge

Provenance: Korchenov V. Odessa v Medalyach, jetonach, znakach, 1817-1917-1941. New York, 2000 – cover piece.

Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals, 1997 Catalog of Russian Orders and Medals, # 190.

Condition: Piece of the red enamel is missing. Extremely fine $ 5,000

Provenance: V. Korchenov “Odeassa v Medalyach, jetonach, znakach, 1817-1917-1941”. New York, 2000 – cover piece Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals, 1997 Catalog of Russian Orders and Medals, # 190

2205 The Red Guard of the Social-Democrats (Bolsheviks) of the City of Odessa. 1917. Bronze. Red enamel. Screwback. Numbered: 53. Rare with super low number!

Provenance: Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals, 1997 Catalog of Russian Orders and Medals, # 191.


Provenance: Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals, 1997 Catalog of Russian Orders and Medals, # 191.

2206 The Red Guard of the Social-Democrats (Bolsheviks) of the City of Odessa. 1917. 50th Yaesr Anniversary badge. 1967. White metal. Red light enamel. Was given to survived veterans of Revolutionary and Civil War events in Odessa district. Screwback

Condition: Problem free $ 500

2207 To the Hero of the Revolutionary Movement. 1917-1918. Bronze. Red and white enamels. Multipiece construction. Screwback. Issued in 1928 and was given to most distinguished participants of the Revolution and Civil War. Impressive


2208 To the Hero of the Revolutionary Movement. 1917-1918. Bronze. Red and white enamels. Multipiece construction. Screwback. As above, but different manufacture


2209 To the Red Guards and to a Red Partisan from the Leningrad City Council 1917- 1932. Silver. White and red enamels. Screwback. Numbered. Comes with the matched award booklet. Screwplate is soiled to the badge to support the screwback construction. Preserved as wear by the veteran. Very scarce with document

Condition: Screwplate supported in lead by a veteran. Extremely fine $ 2,500

2210 To the Red Guards and to a Red Partisan from the Leningrad City Council 1917- 1932. Silver. White and red enamels. Screwback. Numbered: 814


SOVIET ORDERS

2211 Order of the Red Banner of RSFSR. Type 1. Award # 5880. Silver. Red and white enamels. Screwback. Matching numbered screwback plate. Rare such

Condition: One of the bottom polls broken off long ago. Minor enamel chips, still much better than usual $ 4,000

2212 Order of the Red Banner. Type 2. Award # 37975. Early screwback award with mintmark. Original silver nut.

Condition: Some minor enamel chips, Excellent overall $ 1,500

2213 Order of the Red Banner, 2nd Award. Type 2. Award # 4176. Early screwback award with mintmark. Original silver nut. Rare.

Condition: Extremely fine, flawless enamels, nice medium patina $ 6,000

2214 Order of the Red Banner, 2nd Award. Type 3. Award # 8142.

Condition: Excellent, with only a couple of tiny enamel chips $ 1,250

2215 Complete documented personal group of Hohlov I.F., includes Red Banner, 4th Award. Comes with Order of Lenin #62521, 4 Orders of Red Banner (#88440, #163661, #197141 and 4th Award #1563), and Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class #47762. Orders Book lists all of the decorations, nothing is missing. Scarce complete group.

Condition: Superb on all items, flawless enamels $ 8,000

2216 Order of Lenin ‘Gold head’ with Orders Book. Type 2. Award # 801. Early screwback, first variation after “TRAKTOR”, only manufactured between 701-900. Solid construction with mintmark. Original unique silver nut. Comes with Orders Book (contains the photo of the recipient, wearing this order), issued to Turanosova P.M., by decree of May 7, 1934, for the exceptional work on bringing up the level of activity among women- peasants in peasants’ constructions. Extremely rare, especially with document.

Condition: Superb, with only a few tiny enamel chips $ 15,000

2217 Order of Lenin. ‘Silver head’ Type 2. Award # 2033. Early screwback. Solid construction with mintmark. Original silver nut. Extremely rare such.

Condition: Superb, shows practically no wear, full silvering on a center medallion still remains $ 12,500

2218 Order of Lenin. Type 3. Award # 2179. Early screwback award with mintmark, possible reissue for Type 2. Original silver nut. Rare such.

Condition: Few tiny enamel chips, Near Mint $ 5,000

2219 Order of Lenin. Type 3. Award # 8335. Early screwback award with mintmark. Variation with hand-engraved serial number. Original silver nut. Very rare


2220 Order of Lenin. Type 4. Award # 99487. Early numbered suspension type award. Variation with dimple in a center of reverse. Scarce.

Condition: Mint $ 1,000

2221 Order of Lenin. Type 4.b. Latest type with hand engraved serial number.

Condition: Mint $ 1,000

2222 Order of A. Suvorov, 2nd Class with Orders Book. Type 2. Award # 591. Comes with official archival research and complete translation. Awarded to Major-General Kirchevsky N.F., 3rd Baltic Front Deputy Commander Corps of Engineer, and the recipient of 6 more Orders, including Kutuzov 2nd Class. Original silver nut. Rare low numbered award.

Condition: Excellent enamel $ 15,000

2223 Order of A. Suvorov, 3rd Class. Type 1. Award # 564. Early rectangular suspension type, with stick-pin on reverse. All original parts. Dark patina Very rare.

Comes with the certificate of authenticity from Historical research LLC, graded it 8 out 10 possible condition. Please refer to document for details. Also comes with related archive research material, certifying that piece was issued to Corps of Engineers Major General N.F. Kirchevsky on 2/21/1944. Xerox copy and complete translation of the award record and service record are included.

Condition: Excellent enamel, Choice $ 25,000

2224 Order of M. Kutuzov, 3rd Class. Type 2. Award # 545. Original silver nut. Rare low numbered specimen


2225 Order of B. Khmelnitsky, 2nd Class. Type 1. Award # 2052. Original silver nut.

Condition: Extremely fine. Choice $ 15,000

2226 Order of B. Khmelnitsky, 3rd Class. Type 2. Award # 4447. Original silver nut.

Condition: Minor wear on high points, excellent otherwise $ 3,000

2227 Order of A. Nevsky. Type 1. Award # 3303. First type, with suspension and stick-pin on reverse.

Condition: Excellent on the order, flawless enamel, nice medium patina, suspension device may be a contemporary reproduction. Still great eye appeal $ 3,000

2228 Order of A. Nevsky. Type 3. Award # 39616. Very scarce so well preserved.

Condition: Superb, full gold-plating, nice medium patina $ 2,000

2229 Order of Alander Nevsky. Type 3. Award # 40771.

Condition: Cheeps of enamel on two arms. Moderate wear. Over all – very fine $ 1,250

2230 Order of Red Star. Type 2. Award # 18487. Early pre-WWII screwback award with screwpost base, Original silver screwback nut. Possible Finnish Winter War decoration 1939-1940. Rare

Condition: Excellent overall, with only minor signs of wear $ 500

2231 Order of Glory 1st Class. Award # 1702. Comes with copies of biography and awarding details for all 3 Classes. Awarded to Trunov A.M. for fighting on the streets of Berlin

during the last days of war. Sen. Sergant Trunov was awarded with two(!) 2nd Class Orders in May of 1945, for fighting on Oder River, and street fighting in Berlin. The Berlin’s 2nd Class award was later exchanged for the 1st Class. Rare such.

Condition: Excellent overall, perfect enamel, minimal wear $ 7,500

2232 Order of Patriotic War 2nd Class. Type 1. Award # 29255. Early rectangular suspension award. Scarce.

Condition: Replaced enamel on top arm, excellent otherwise $ 1,000

2233 Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Type 2. Award # 1364. Small mintmark, reissue for the “triangle” Type 1 award. Original silver nut. Rare.


2234 Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Type 2. Award # 4475. Large mintmark. Original silver nut.


2235 Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Type 3. Award # 33975. One of the first suspension type awards. Mintmark on top, distinctive style serial number engraving. Scarce.

Condition: Near mint $ 500

2236 Order of the Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 7935. Medium mintmark, serial number at 6 o’clock. Original silver nut. Scarce.Condition: One letter “C” may be a later replacement, perfect otherwise $ 1,250

2237 Order of the Badge of Honor with Orders Book. Type 2. Award # 8606. Medium mintmark, serial number at 5 o’clock. Original silver nut. Comes with Orders Booklet (includes large stamped photo), awarded in May of 1939 to M. Kolchina, a woman-engineer on the airplanes building plant. Copy of the official decree is included. The Orders Booklet also lists unnumbered medal “For Distinguished Labor”, which comes with the group as well. Rare such.

Condition: Mint on all items $ 2,000

2238 Order of the Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 13085. Medium mintmark, serial number at 5 o’clock. Silver nut.

Condition: Very fine overall, apparently converted to suspension at some point, screw is replaced $ 1,000

2239 Order of the Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 12452. Large mintmark, serial number at 5 o’clock. Original silver nut.

Condition: letters “CCCP” are apparently later replacements, perfect otherwise $ 1,250

2240 Order of the Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 29857. mintmark. Silver nut.

Condition: About very fine, apparently converted to suspension at some point, screw is repaired $ 1,000

2241 Order of the Badge of Honor. Type 2. Award # 14646. Large mintmark, serial number at 5 o’clock.

Condition: Very fine overall, converted to suspension, screw is removed and loop added on reverse $ 750

2242 Order of the Badge of Honor. Type 3. Award # 132097. Large mintmark, original suspension and ribbon.

Condition: Extremely fine, with only a few tiny dinks $ 200

2243 Medal "Admiral Ushakov". Award # 1961. Scarce early numbered award.

Condition: Excellent on a medal, suspension device is a replica $ 1,500

2244 Medal "Admiral Nakhimov". Type 2. Award # 6792. Stamped serial numbers.

Condition: Superb, most of the original luster still remains. Choice specimen $ 1,500

POLAND

2245 Order of the Construction of the Polish People’s Republic. (Order Budowniczych Polski Ludowej). Wer Fig 1017. GOLD. 83.81 gm. Multienameled. Comes with a related miniature medal, in case of issue with the award document to Marian Rozek. Eight rayed star. Between each ray appear red and white enamel inserts. Center medallion is blue enamel and portrays figure of a worker carring a red banner / Letters PRL on a background with red enamel. The highest Order of the Polish People’s Republic and apparently the Rarest.

Condition: Box has a moderate wear, Orders, ribbon, document are superb $ 7,500

MONGOLIA (All items in this section are in mint or problems free condition, unless mentioned otherwise).

2246 Order of Sukhbaatar. Type 1. Award # 427. Gold and silver. Screwback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 20-a. $ 1,750

2247 Order of Sukhbaatar. Type 2. Award # 1246. Gold and silver. Pinback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 20-b $ 1,750

2248 Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor. Type 1. Award # 1753. Silver. Screwback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 23-1. $ 250

2249 Order of the Red Banner of Combat Valor. Type 2. Award # 3478. Silver. Pinback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 24-1. $ 250

2250 Order of Industrialization Valor. Award # 220. Silver. Screwback type award. Massive multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 26. Excellent overall, with only a few minor enamel chips. Rare. $ 3,000

2251 Order of Red Banner of Labor Valor. Type 1. Award # 3705. Silver. Screwback type award. Multi-piece riveted construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 27 (unlisted with 3 rivets) $ 300

2252 Order of Red Banner of Labor Valor. Type 2. Award # 5968. Silver. Pinback type award. Multi-piece riveted construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 28.1 $ 200

2253 Order of Combat Valor. Type 1. Award # 332. Silver. Screwback type award. Multi- piece riveted construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 29 (unlisted with 3 rivets). Extremely rare and apparently unpublished $ 500

2254 Order of Combat Valor. Type 1. Award # 3493. Silver. Screwback type award. Multi- piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 29 $ 250

2255 Order of Combat Valor. Type 2. Award # 6509. Silver. Pinback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 30.1 $ 250

2256 Order of Polar Star. Type 1. Award # 1986. Silver. Screwback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 32.1. This was quality Soviet mint production, with soviet mintmark on reverse, and screwpost base $ 250

2257 Order of Polar Star. Type 2. Award # 1858. Silver. Screwback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 32.2 $ 200



2260 No lot. $ 0

2261 Order of Polar Star. Type 3. Award # 27508. Silver. Pinback type award. Multi-piece construction, multi-color enamels. Batt 32.3 $ 100

2262 Set of six bronze enameled ribbons for various orders (set of 6) $ 50

2263 Set of three: Other of Mother Heroine 1st Class screwback – (Russian made); 2nd Class screwback – (Russian made) and 2nd Class pinback (Mongolian made). (set of 3) $ 100

2264 Honorary Medal of Combat. Bat 37.1 $ 75



2267 Honorary Medal of Labor. Type 1, var 3. Bat 38.3 $ 50



2270 Medal for Unselfishness. Type 1. Bat 40.1 $ 75

2271 Medal for Unselfishness. Type 1. Bat 40.3 $ 50

2272 Lot of sixteen medals. Balance of the Mongolian collection. All nice and problem free. Few scarce (set of 16) $ 250

BADGES (All items in this section are in mint or problems free condition, unless mentioned otherwise). Law Enforcement

2273 10 years of Ukrainian State Prosecution Office. 1928. Silver. Red and white enamel. Screwback. Engraved 245. Arms of Ukraine on a red banner. Sword vertically over a Red Star. Extremely rare $10,000

2274 10 Years of OGPU 1917-1927. For Commanders. 1927. Silver. Red enamel. Multipiece construction. Hallmarked 84. Screwback. Some enamel chips. Minor repair work. Extremely rare in silver $ 5,000

2275 10 Years of OGPU 1917-1927. 1927. Bronze. Red enamel. Screwback. Enamel somewhat cheeped out due to wear. Otherwise very nice and scarce $ 1,000

2276 15th Years of VChK – GPU 1917-1932. For Commanders. 1932. Silver. Hallmarked. Numbered: 2916. Screwback Moderate wear $ 1,000

2277 Mongolia. State Security Badge. Type 1. Silver. Hallmarked. Screwback. Engraved 448. Scarce Minumal wear $ 350

2278 NKVD Honored Badge. Circa 1940. For Commanders. Silver. Red enamel. Screwback. Badge: 000213. Award booklet was retraced by the owner to repair water damage Extremely fine $ 2,000

2279 NKVD Honored Badge. Circa 1940. Red enamel. Screwback. Badge: 000584. Problem free $ 1,000

2280 MVD Honored Badge. Late 1950’s. Screwback. Comes with related award document. Scarce such $ 1,000

2281 Bar of three Badges: KGB Honored Badge, 50 years VChK –KGB and 60 years VChK- KGB Honored Badges. Mounted together on one bar by a veteran. Screwnuts cut off and one pin attached instead. Scarce and unusual. Choice $ 1,250

2282 OSODMIL Badge – Special Militia Department Badge. Ca. 1930. White metal. # 24456 on a front of the badge. White enamel. Screwback. Hammer and circle shield is missing. Very fine $ 400

2283 BRIGADMIL Badge. (Militia Brigade). Bronze. Screwback. Red enamel. Minimal enamel problem and minor wear. Rare. Very fine $ 750

Red Army

2284 Artillery Commanders Graduation Badge. Circa Early 1920’s. Silver. Multienameled. Multipiece construction. Hallamrked 84. Engraved name on reverse. Factory mark on a screplate. Engraved receipient's name: D. Tolkushev on reverse. Extremely rare and apparently unpublished $ 5,000

2285 Political Worker Highest Military School. Circa Early 1920’s. Silver. Multienameled. Multipiece construction. Very rare $ 4,000

2286 Excellent Artillery Traning Badge. Silvered bronze. Red enamel. Screwback. Scarce and very impressive. Comes with related photograph $ 1,000

2287 Excellent Artillery Training. 1938. Commanders badge. Bronze. Gilded. Enameled. Multipiece construction. Screwback $ 250

2288 Sharp Shooter. RKKA. 1938. White metal. Multienameled. Screwback $ 250

Various Badges

2289 To the Builder of the Giant. Magnitostroi. 1931. Bronze. Silver plated. Enamel. Screwback. Scarce $ 500

2290 Shock Worker Badge. Unidentified. Ca. 1930’s. Bronze. Enamel. Screwback. Rare and apparently unpublished $ 400

2291 To a Shock Worker of Kaganovich Subway Drive. 1925. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback. Scarce $ 750

2292 To a Shock Worker of the Great Fergana Canal from the Uzbeck Republic. 1939. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback. Superb $ 250

2293 To a Shock Worker of the Svir’ River Electro Power Station. 1934. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback. Scarce $ 350

2294 To a Shock Worker of the Moscow-Volga Canal. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback $ 350

2295 To a Honorary Road Builder. 1938. Silver, Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback $ 350

2296 No Lot. $ 0

2297 To the Shock Worker of the Nail Plant. 1920’s. Bronze. Enameled. On a chain with the Red enameled star shape medallion with the hammer and circle. Screwback. Rare and apparently unpublished. Moderate wear. Very fine $ 500

2298 To the Shock Worker in Honor of the XVII Congress of VKP(b) – All Russian Communist Party. 1934. Bronze. Enameled. On a chain with the medallion bearing the portrait of Joseph Stalin. Star shape medallion. Screwback. Rare $ 500

2299 Society of the Friends of Aviation. 1923. North-Western District. Silver. Hallmarked. Blue and red enamels. Pinback, converted from a screwback. Comes with related certificate issued on August 14, 1924. Rare with the document $ 1,000

2300 To the Friend of DOBROCHIM (Society of the Friends of Chemical Protection). Silver. Yellow enamel. Screwback $ 500

2301 Moscow Society of the Friends of Air Force. Bronze. Enameled. Screwback. Rare $ 500

2302 Badge for a Member if the Society “Down with Handshake”. Circa 1920’s. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback. Rare early Soviet constructivism style badge. Apparently designed by Aleksander Rodchenko $ 500

2303 Honorary Badge of the Society of Friends of Radio. 1935. Silver. Hallmarked. Multienameled. Very rare. Badge of the high quality $ 2,000

2304 Badge “Down to Illiteracy!” 10 Years of the October Revolution. 1927. Silver. Hallmarked. Screwback. Rare $ 500

2305 Badge “Down to Illiteracy!” 10 Years of the October Revolution. 1927. Silver. Hallmarked. Screwback. Rare $ 500

2306 Badge to a Friend of Children. Circa late 1930’s. Bronze. Enameled. Screwback $ 250

2307 Badge “Octobrians are Grandchildren of Il’ich”. 1928. Bronze. Enameled.Screwback $ 200

2308 Early Revolutionary Badge. 1926. Silver. Red enamel. Screwback. Scarce $ 500

2309 All Russian Society of the Friends of Revolution. Bronze. Red enamel. Screwback $ 200

2310 Union of Fighting Atheists. Bronze. Enameled. Screwback. Comes with related award booklet $ 350

2311 Badge of the Member of the Railway Trade Union. Silver. Red enamel. Screwback $ 500

2312 All Russian Agitation Auto March. 1925. Silver. Hallmarked. Enameled. Screwback. Rare $ 1,000

2313 To a Constructor of the highway Minsk-Moscow. Bronze. Enameled. Screwback. Comes with related award booklet. Rare $ 1,000

Narkomat and Ministry Badges

2314 Badge “Excellent worker of Finance Work”. People’s Commissariat of Finances. 1946. Enameled. Screwback $ 500

2315 Badge “Excellent worker of All-Union Socialist Competition of People’s Commissariat of Middle Industry”. Circa 1940’s. Bronze. Red and white enamels. Screwback $ 500

2316 Badge “Excellent worker of Socialist Competition of Communication Work”. People’s Commissariat of Communication. 1937. Multienameled. Screwback $ 500

2317 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Electro-power Work”. People’s Commissariat of Electro-power Industry. 1938. Multienameled. Screwback $ 500

2318 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Narkompishcheprom”. People’s Commissariat of Food Industry. 1938. Silver. Multienameled. Screwback $ 750

2319 Another. Bronze $ 250

2320 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Narkomneft”. People’s Commissariat of Oil Industry. 1940. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback $ 250

2321 Another. Bronze $ 250

2322 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Narkomelectroprom”. People’s Commissariat of Electric Industry. 1940. Multienameled. Screwback $ 250

2323 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Narkomtankprom”. People’s Commissariat of Tank Industry. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback $ 150

2324 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Narkomstroi”. People’s Commissariat of Building. 1940. Multienameled. Screwback $ 250

2325 Badge “Skilled Workman of Combine Harvesting”. Bronze. White and red enamels. Screwback $ 200

2326 Another as before. Variant $ 200

2327 Badge “Excellent worker of Socialist Collective Farming”. Bronze. White and red enamels. Screwback $ 200

2328 Another as before $ 200

2329 Badge. Narkom of Forest Industry. Bronze. White and red enamels. Screwback $ 300

2330 Badge “Excellent worker of Coal Mine Industry”. Narkom of Coal Mine Industry. Bronze. White and red enamels. Screwback. Comes with related award booklet $ 400

2331 Another set $ 400

2332 Badge “Excellent worker of Competition of Narkompischeprom”. People’s Commissariat of Food Industry. 1938. Bronze. Multienameled. Screwback. Comes with related award booklet $ 400

2333 Collection of “Ministries” and other Labor badges. 30 pieces. All official issues. Multi- enameled. Screwback. Problem free (set of 30) $ 1,000

2334 To a Sharp Railroad Worker of the Stalin’s Competition. 1948. Bronze. Multi- enameled. Screwback $ 300

2335 Central Stadium in Moscow. Silver. Enameled. Screwback. Scarce and quality badge $ 300

2336 International Seaman’s Club IPC. Bronze. Enameled. Screwback. Rare and apparently unpublished $ 300

2337 Ready for PVKcO (Anti-Aircraft Gas Defense). 1935. White metal. Enamels. Comes with related award booklet $ 250

2338 Set of three Excellent Voroshilov’s Marksman badges. Three classes. All bronze. Red and white enamel. Screwback (set of 3) $ 150

2339 Badge “To an Honorary Railway man”. 1933. Multienameled. Screwback. Comes with related award booklet $ 300

2340 Badge “To an Honorary Railway man”. 1933. Silver. Multienameled. Screwback $ 400

2341 Group of four Transportation related badges. 1930’s. All problem free (set of 4) $ 300

2342 Collection of eight various WWII Excellent Railroadman badges. 1943 issues. Bronze. Enamels. Screwback (set of 8) $ 300

2343 Group of three Civil Air Force badges. Bronze. Enamels. Screwback (set of 3) $ 300

2344 Group of two Civil Fleet badges. First – bronze, second – white metal. Enamels (set of 2) $ 200

2345 Balance of the Soviet badges collection. Group of twenty three badges of various topics and interests. Some Rare pieces (set of 23) $ 1,000

2346 Collection of Paratroopers and related badges, including several Master and Jumper- Instructor badges (set of 44) $ 1,000

Supreme Soviets

Members of Supreme Soviets Badges (All badges in this category are silver, enameled. None have any condition problem.)

2347 All-Russian Central Executive Committee. 1930’s. Rare $ 500

2348 Central Executive Committee of Burayt-Mongolian Autonomous Republic in the Structure of the RSFSR. 1930’s. Very rare $ 1,000

2349 Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR. 1940’s. Rare $ 400

2350 Supreme Soviet of the Tater Autonomous Republic in the Structure of the RSFSR. Rare $ 400

2351 Supreme Soviet of the Kazakh SSR. 1950’s. Rare $ 400

2352 Supreme Soviet of the Karelo-Finnish SSR. 1950’s. Rare $ 500

2353 Supreme Soviet of the Uzbek SSR. Rare $ 400

2354 Supreme Soviet of the Kabardino-Balkarsk Autonomous Republic in the Structure of the RSFSR. Rare $ 500

2355 Supreme Soviet of the Uzbek SSR. 1970’s $ 200

2356 Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian SSR. Screwback $ 200

2357 Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian SSR. Pinback $ 200

2358 Supreme Soviet of the Karakalpak Autonomous Republic in the Structure of the Uzbek SSR. Rare $ 400

2359 Supreme Soviet of the Mariy Autonomous Republic in the Structure of the RSFSR. 1970’s $ 300

2360 Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR. Comes with the related Certificate $ 400

2361 Group of twelve Supreme Soviet Badges from various Republics and Autonomous Republics including two People’s Deputy of the USSR badges. Screwback and pinpack constructions. Several scarce. Very interesting group (set of 12) $ 2,500

2362 Mongolia. Deputy of the Great People’s Assembly. 1960’s $ 250

Mongolian Badges

2363 The Best Herder Badge. Type 1. Bat J 01. Rare early type $ 500

2364 The Best Herder Badge. Type 2. Bat J 02 $ 150

2365 The Best Herder Badge. Type 2. Bat J 02. Different to the badge above $ 150

2366 Collection of nineteen badges, including a Khalkin-Gol badge, several State Security badges, Depute and other interesting badges. All problems free. Some Rare (Group of 19) $ 1,000