Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the Russian Orthodox Society of North America, II Class Cross, by Alexander Brylov Newly Listed It disbanded in 1879

It disbanded in 1879

Footnote: This buckle originates from a group of over 900 examples retrieved from the collection of noted historian and pioneering reference guide author Colonel John R

a merchant who was one of the first directors of the Bank of New York

Am being surrounded so we must fall back

Badge consists of a die stamped metal Croatian coat of arms (12mm x 22mm)

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the Russian Orthodox Society of North America, II Class Cross, by Alexander Brylov Newly Listed It disbanded in 1879Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte with ribbed arms joined through the quadrants by ball finials which emanate from the centrepiece, with a ribbed centrepiece overlaid by a Cross Pattewith blue enameled arms featuring gilt Cyrillic lettering, surrounding a medallion bearing a hand painted image of Saint Vladimir the Great, all situated within a gilt ring topped by a crown, the reverse