Medallions of St. Alexander Nevsky Order

It is often stated that these medallions are an early form of the official’s /officiant’s/ badge (see also https://asiamedals.info/threads/medallion-of-st-andrew-order.23805/ ; https://asiamedals.info/threads/medallion-of-st-catherine-order.25839/ ; https://asiamedals.info/threads/medallions-of-st-anna-order.25842/). But unlike the Order of St. Anne and the Order of St. Stanislaus, the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky never had an official insignias for the master of ceremonies, secretary and heralds.

Gold, enamel, engraving.
Height 56 mm.
Width 42 mm.
Total weight 57 g.

 

On display at State Historical Museum in Moscow.

 

There is another medallion of the order in the State Historical Museum collection.

Non-precious metal, gilt, enamel.
Size 56x38 mm.

Nicely painted medallion.