Russian Imperial presentation jeton in the form of a sabretache
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Ca. AD 1894 - 1917
This Russian Imperial regimental presentation jeton is fashioned in the form of a miniature military sabretache. The object is constructed with a trapezoidal body featuring a vibrant red guilloche enamel field, which is framed by decorative applied silver borders in a zigzag and rope-twist pattern.
At the center of the enamel surface is the applied silver crowned cypher of Emperor Nicholas II, inscribed as N II. The piece is suspended from three gold braid straps, each fitted with rectangular buckles and distinctive chevron-shaped mounts, which are gathered together by a ring and secured with an upper hook fitting for display or wear. The reverse side of the sabretache is engraved with a five-line dedicatory inscription.
Measuring 170mm by 40mm and weighing 55g, this presentation piece represents the ornate metalwork and enamel artistry associated with the Russian Imperial period between 1894 and 1917, serving as a symbolic token of regimental affiliation and imperial favor.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 55g
- Material
- Gold, silver, enamel
- Dimensions
- 170mm x 40mm
Design
- Obverse
- Crowned cypher N II of Emperor Nicholas II in applied silver on red guilloche enamel
- Reverse
- Five-line dedicatory inscription
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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