Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Auction with a black enameled eagle

with a black enameled eagle fastened to the centre clutching a wreath with a central swastika

the obverse center presents a superimposed white enamel cross with delicate knots between each quadrant

engraved "TUG-OF-WAR 1927 Winners" and hand-scratched "No 4 Coy CPL

who risked his own life to save that of his father

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the North American Orthodox Brotherhood in Petrograd, II Class Star, c.1915 Auction with a black enameled eagleIn silver, a four armed star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt and enamels featuring cyrillic letters and a painted Saint in the center surmounted by a crown, reverse with a vertical pin, marked with the 84 kokoshniks, St. Petersburg, makers mark AB in cyrillic, measures 67. 7 mm (w) x 68. 0 mm (h), weighs 41. 48 grams, light wear in enamels, lovely patina, a rare badge in near extremely fine condition.