Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 Auction a green leatherette exterior with

a green leatherette exterior with Italian Republic insignia

Constructed of a field-grey composite fabric twill

a crimped barrel hinge and a crimped flat wire catch

with centerpiece medallion bearing “1855” and two crossed swords

and Africa Star / Italy Star

Russia, Imperial. An Early and Rare Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Cross in Gold, by August Wendt, 1841 Auction a green leatherette exterior withInstituted 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