NO RESERVE SUMMER DISCOVERY AUCTION
Jul 12, 2020
(your local time)
USA
140 58th St. Building B, Unit 5G Brooklyn, NY 11220
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LOT 277:
REWARD BADGE OF THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FIRE SOCIETY
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Sold for: $450
Start price:
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10
Estimated price:
$100 - $150
Auction house commission:
25%
sales tax: 8.88% On the full lot's price and commission
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REWARD BADGE OF THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FIRE SOCIETY
The badge is constructed of an oval crowned wreath of laurel and oak branches. At the base, the branches are intertwined with a ribbon bearing the Cyrillic letters: I. R. P. O. (И.Р.П.О.) - Imperial Russian Fire Society. Above the ribbon are placed two crossed fire axes overlain by a helmet (front view). Inside the wreath is the monogram of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich (the Cyrillic letters В and A) - the honorary chairman of the society.
Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 in., (6.5 x 5 cm.)
Condition: Very good