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

horizontal piinback)

navy blue velvet recessed medal bed

the reverse centre bears the image of an anchor

with toned bronze on the reverse

The award document is largely pre-printed

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.