Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Type III
(орден Александра Невского). Constructed of partially gilded silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a five-pointed star with white enameled arms, superimposed over a radiant decagon and with a pair of poleaxes piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a semi-circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by a shield bearing a hammer and sickle, in turn overlaying a sword, bow, and quiver of arrows, surrounding a central medallion bearing a leftward-facing depiction of a helmeted Alexander Nevsky in exceptional detail, circumscribed by his name in Russian Cyrilic, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate, etched with an issue number of “19421”, maker marked “МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР” for the State Mint, measuring 50.06 mm (w) x 51.43 mm (h), weighing 48.4 grams, a striking example of the award in extremely fine condition.

