Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden gilt text on the lid

gilt text on the lid

Earlier that year

the lower half of the image overlaid by Suhren’s handwritten signature in black ink

constructed of a magnetic metal shaft wrapped in a dark blue Moroccan leather liner

A Worchestershire Brass Puggaree Badge -  in the form of a starburst

Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden gilt text on the lidInstituted 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.