Alexander II's Saint George Order breast star made by Nichols & Plinke

Silver, gilding, enamel.
Size 78×78 mm.

Marked with a St. Petersburg assay office "84+anchors" and "NP" for Nichols & Plinke.

Collection of Hermitage.

 

Alexander II with his breast star.

Alexander II laid on himself insignias of 1st class Order of St. George on November 26, 1869 (on the day of the 100th anniversary of the Order).

 

Under a different light.