Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden In a letter from Lieutenant

In a letter from Lieutenant Colonel J

by Bichay of Cairo

A Worchestershire Brass Puggaree Badge -  in the form of a starburst

During the battle the Bismarck had been hit by HMS Prince of Wales causing damage to her fuel tanksand disabling one of her engines

gilt text on the lid

Russia, Imperial. An Order of the Noble Bukhara, I Class II Grade Star, c.1917 visually-hidden In a letter from LieutenantInstituted 1881. In silver gilt and enamels, an eight point star of smooth rays, central medallion in blue, dark blue and green enamels, reverse offers a central screwpost with screwplate, marked denoting manufacture by Dimitry Osipov, and kokoshnik silver mark denoting composition, measures 82. 3 mm (w) x 83. 9 mm (h), gilt wear to arms, enamels intact, remains very fine.