Auction: 11011 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 29
Russia, Imperial, Order of the White Eagle, Civil Division, set of Insignia, by Keibel, St. Petersburg, sash Badge, 90mm including crown suspension x 60mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, manufacturer´s mark, 1865-1896 assay office mark, and court stamp on eagle´s claws, manufacturer´s mark and court stamp on suspension loop; Star, 90mm, silver-gilt (84 zolotniki) and enamel, manufacturer´s name, 1865-96 assay office mark, and court stamp on reverse and on pin, blue enamel damage to crown tassels, otherwise extremely fine, with short length of sash riband for display purposes (2) Estimate £ 40,000-60,000 Awarded to Sir Francis Grenfell on the occasion of the Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, 26.5.1896.
Sold for
£38,000