135. A Gold Engraved Cross, Russia, Late 19th Century

Hallmarked on verso, suspended from an oval jump ring. 1 1/2" l.

200/400     SOLD: $109.25

136. Two Military Photographs, Russia, Early 20th Century

Comprising; an original black and white mounted photograph of a uniformed officer seated at his desk, inscribed at the top right in Russian "Many Thanks on behalf of the Southwestern army for Christmas donations on the front". Commander of the Army, General Dutov, 1918; together with an original black and white photograph of a group of British and Russian officers inscribed at the top "To His Excellency Gerneral Major Vagin for the Members of the British Military Mission Irkutsk, Oct. 1919. Dutov 11" x 13", British 10 1/2" x 14".

200/400     SOLD: $74.75

137. Two Silver Rouble Coins, Russia

Comprising; one coin cast with the profile of Peter the Great inscribed on the rim Czar Peter Alexyeevich Ruler of all Russians on recto, the verso cast with the Russian imperial creast and dated on the rim 1720 in the old slavoinic along with the inscription "coin New Price Rouble"; the other cast with an image of the Empress Elizabeth done by the Saint Petersburg mint, stamped S.P.B. in Cyrillic, the verso cast with the imperial crest and date, the rim inscribed 1750along with the inscription coin ruble.

200/400     SOLD: $115.00

138. A Bronze Commemorative Medal

Cast with the busts of Nicholas III and Nicholas II, Alexander III, and Alexander II facing dexter, the verso inscribed around the rim "In Memory of 50 Years Aniiversary of Establishment of Zemstvo (rural, county) Councils" centering text in the middle "Since these offices and tasks entrusted to them perform along with other government institutions and important government work". 3" d.

200/400

139. A Bronze Commemorative Medal, Russia, Late 19th Century, Early 20th Century

Cast with the profile of Alexander Pushkin and dates 1799-1899, the bottom signed "carved by skunov," the verso inscribed,"It was not is vain that fate awarded me with life and lyre May 26 1899, together with an altar covered with allegorical objects representing the arts. 2 1/2" d.

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140. A Bronze Commemorative Medal, Russia, Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century

Cast with the profiles of Peter the Great, Alexander II and Alexander III, inscribed in Cyrillic "In Memory of Opening of the St. Petersburgh Sea Canal, the verso cast with a map of the area, the St. petersburg coat of arms, and inscribed "Work started in 1878, Canal opened in 1885." 3 1/4" d.

200/400     SOLD: $69.00

141. Two Silver Medallions, First Half of the 20th Century

Each round medallion cast with an image of a female saint inscribed Saint Princess Olga, the verso showing Saint Vladimir and inscribed on the border "950 Anniversary of Christianity in Russia 988-1938". Note: Probably produced by the Russian immigrant community in 1938. 1 1/8" d.

150/300

142. A Brass Army Belt, Russia, 19th Century

The rectangular form cast with a Russian Imperial double headed eagle.

150/300     SOLD: $51.75

143. A Bronze Commemorative Medal

The recto cast with a profile of Alexander II, inscribed Emperor and Great Prince, verso cast with the statue of Alexander II. Note: The medal is illustrated in R. Werlich's "Russian Orders, Decorations, and Medals", Page 90.

150/300

144. A Gilt Bronze Commemorative Medal, Russia, 1896

The recto cast with an image of Mother Russia portrayed as a woman seated with a shield bearing a stag, surrounded by various symbols of technology, and the arts, and sciences. Note: The shield represents the coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod. 2" d.

150/300