Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 Auction Archive surrounded by a detailed laurel

surrounded by a detailed laurel wreath in green enamels

WESSELS”

Stamped and signed by Generalfeldmarschall von Mackensen

(impressed: Colour Sergeant J

numbered (2470)

Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 Auction Archive surrounded by a detailed laurelInstituted 1724 by Peter the Great. Type II. (1815 1855). A rare and beautiful decoration, in 14Kt Gold, a black enamelled cross with highly detailed double headed Gold eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion exhibits a lovely hand painted St. Alexander Nevsky on horseback, encircled by a etched border, the reverse medallion presents the cursive SA on a white enamel field with red crown and pendilia details, encircled by a smooth Gold ring, the