Imperial Russia imperial russian miniature? need identification!

[Alpha Draconis]

Hello Gents

Please help to identify this miniature! Is it Russian, or maybe Serbian, maybe orthodox religious???

Thanks in advance!

Joseph

[Igor Ostapenko]

and english hallmarks on reverce

[Alpha Draconis]

Hello Igor

Thanks for the info!

I don't have the pictures of the back! So it's English? Is it military, red cross or church related medal?

[paul wood]

Its for the Russian Flag Day in Britain January 1917, they were made by an unknown Birmingham jeweller HSW&B and hallmarked 1916, presumably these were given to those who donated over a certain sum. They appear in auction from time to time and tend to make around £200.

Paul

[Alpha Draconis]

Hello Paul

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!! You say that the miniature makes 200 Pounds, or the actual size medal, if there is a standard size medal of this?

Josep

[Taz]

A Rare 1917 Russian Flag Day Silver Gilt Medal and a Matching Lady's 9 Carat Gold Brooch, awarded by Her Imperial Majesty the Empress Alexandra Fedorovna of Russia to Mr and Mrs Herbert A Wills "In recognition of the valued services rendered in connection with the Russian Flag Day Movement in England", in cases of issue, together with certificates and a related newspaper cutting.

Estimated value £200 - £250
Actual sale price £1,500.00 (£1,600.00)

CO tennants auction (http://www.tennants.co.uk/Catalogue/Lots/36706.aspx)

[Alpha Draconis]

Thanks Taz

Anyone interested in buying this piece? I was offered to buy it, but didn't know what it is! Now I know, but it's not in my area of interest.

Best

AD

[paul wood]

The Alexandra piece (I presume she was a patron) is interesting and as a 9ct gold piece must be part of a very small batch. Obviously with that provenance it is going to be worth a lot more. I have only ever encountered one miniature of the badge and that was with a full-sized group which also contained the badge so quite a rarity. Sorry the price I gave was for the full-sized but I would have thought a miniature ought to be worth around £100 or so at least.

Paul

[Alpha Draconis]

Paul

Thanks once more for your help!! Soon I will post one more thread about Imperial Russian order, and I'll need your opinion on the subject! Your opinion is highly valued in this forum!

Best Regards

Joseph