733: RUSSIA - ORDERS / Alexander Nevski Start Price GBP 75,000.00 Current Price GBP 200,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Westbury Mayfair Hotel London - UK See more about '733: RUSSIA - ORDERS / Alexander Nevski' Description click for larger image733: RUSSIA - ORDERS / Alexander NevskiSaint Alexander Nevski Set with Swords. Early production circa 1830, when metal stars replacing embroided ones. Cross in gold, old pattern eagles with wings extended, Nicholas I period, diameter: 49cm. Cracks on the upper arm reverse, otherwise very fine. Original ribbon. Breast star, silver with gold swords mounted with pins and central motives, fixed with tiny screws, typical early craftsmanship, diameter: 84mm. Hallmarks: 84 and maker`s mark HA. Screw mount with back plate and nut. 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