Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Auction hallmarked on the ring but

hallmarked on the ring but illegible

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

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

engraved "TUG-OF-WAR 1927 Winners" and hand-scratched "No 4 Coy CPL

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

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Auction hallmarked on the ring butIn silver, a four armed star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and enamels featuring cyrillic letters and a painted Saint in the center surmounted by a crown, reverse with a vertical pin, marked with the 84 kokoshniks, St. Petersburg, makers mark AB in cyrillic, measures 67. 7 mm (w) x 68. 0 mm (h), weighs 41. 48 grams, light wear in enamels, lovely patina, a rare badge in near extremely fine condition.