Lot 564
  • 564

Society for Aid to Soldiers, Their Families and Victims of War: A Fabergé parcel-gilt silver and enamel badge, Moscow, circa 1914

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, enamel
  • width: 53mm
formed as an Imperial eagle applied with an enamel shield within a crowned laurel wreath, the enamelled ribbon below inscribed in Russian 'For Faith, Tsar and Fatherland', the reverse numbered 1319 and engraved 'F. U. Bezobrazov', struck K.Fabergé in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial Warrant, 88 standard, the pin 84 standard, with original brooch-type suspension

Condition

In good condition consistent with age and use.
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