Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden horizontal piinback)

horizontal piinback)

Accompanied by a WW2 US Army Glider Pin

navy blue velvet recessed medal bed

above a pebbled shield overlaid by crossed swords

the reverse centre bears the image of an anchor

Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden horizontal piinback)Instituted 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.