RUSSIAN ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT COMMEMORATIVE BADGE.Eduard Johan Kortman, St. Petersburg, 1906. In the form of the Romanov crown, with orange and black enamelled ribbon of the Imperial Order of Saint George; centering the initial M, atop crossed cannons; over the dates 1856-1906 and Roman numeral L - 2 in. long. Estimate $3,000-5,000
PROVENANCE: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Tx; "James C. Russo Collection of Royal Artifacts," April 24, 2008; sale 5003, lot 36038.
Purchased A La Vieille Russie, New York
Presented to Grand Duke Michael Nikoleavich (1832-1909) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his serving as Inspector General Artillery.
