Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN ANTIQUE CRIMEAN WAR BRONZE

RUSSIAN ANTIQUE CRIMEAN WAR BRONZE PECTORAL CROSS - A mid-19th-century Russian Imperial commemorative bronze pectoral cross, instituted by Tsar Alexander II in 1856 to be awarded to Orthodox clergy in memory of the Crimean War. The trefoil-shaped cross features a central sunburst medallion displaying the ”All-Seeing Eye” above the crowned imperial cyphers of Tsars Nicholas I and Alexander II, positioned over the specific conflict dates ”1853-1854-1855-1856.”. The reverse central medallion is stamped with a traditional Cyrillic religious inscription reading ”НА ТЯ ГОСПОДИ УПОВАХОМЪ, ДА НЕ ПОСТЫДИМСЯ ВО ВЕКИ.” (In Thee, O Lord, we have trusted, let us never be confounded). The historic pendant features a top suspension loop and is attached to a metal link chain. Imperial Russia, Orthodox clergy, military award, Tsar Alexander II, Nicholas I, 19th century antique, religious medal, militaria collection, brass crucifix, historical artifact Dimensions Cross Height: 4 in. Chain Length: 34 in. Condition Visually good antique condition. The bronze metal exhibits an age-appropriate dark brassy patina with light surface wear, natural oxidation, and minor rubbing to the highest relief areas. The stamped dates, cyphers, and Cyrillic inscriptions remain crisp and fully legible. The cross is suspended from a metal link chain.