Antique Russian Silver Imperial Award Pocket Watch Portrait of The Tsar on Dial

Antique Russian Silver Imperial Award Pocket Watch FOR EXCELLENT SHOOTING. Portraits of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on the dial. A very rare type of Russian award pocket watch. The front of the silver case is engraved with two crossed rifles laid on a target and the inscription FOR EXCELLENT SHOOTING. The watch was made in Switzerland.

The silver case is marked with both Swiss and Russian silver standards (875 - 84 zolotniks). Rear cover detaxched from hinge (see photos).

This is a Very rare watch, and it would make a great addition to any collection.

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