Russia, Empire. Emirate Of Bukhara. An Order Of The Noble Bukhara, 1St Class Star, C.1895 United Republic of 1916 in West Toronto

1916 in West Toronto

standing in very fine condition

obverse illustrating Batavia in republican hat of 16th century wielding a sword and olive branch

/ 1st March 1919

Knight First Class - in silver gilt and enamels

Russia, Empire. Emirate Of Bukhara. An Order Of The Noble Bukhara, 1St Class Star, C.1895 United Republic of 1916 in West Toronto(Buxoro Ordeni). Instituted 1881. Grade III. Of local manufacture with Russian influences, in silver gilt consisting of eight multi rayed arms, centre applique with blue enameled script cartouche denoting issue for non Muslim, large decorative black enameled surround, reverse with single central screwpost, Russian style wing nut also in silver gilt, measuring 88 mm (w) x 83 mm (h), with minor enamel wear, toned, very fine. This offering is a part of