Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden the twelve o’clock arm topped

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a pair of crossed swords and a crown

the obverse bearing two raised gladiators grappling with a crocodile

tan-coloured leather sweatband securely held in place by a row of machine stitching

obverse centre featuring a blue enamels set in bronze gilt

Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden the twelve o’clock arm toppedInstituted 1881. In silver gilt and enamels, an eight point star of smooth rays, central medallion in blue, dark blue and green enamels, reverse offers a central screwpost with screwplate, marked denoting manufacture by Dimitry Osipov, and kokoshnik silver mark denoting composition, measures 82. 3 mm (w) x 83. 9 mm (h), gilt wear to arms, enamels intact, remains very fine.