Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, I Class in Gold, c. 1870, by Eduard visually-hidden he displayed great courage

he displayed great courage

he was a shadow of his former self

measuring 86 mm (w) x 96 mm (h)

remains a scarce decoration in better than very fine condition

there are five stylized folds in the shape of fingers holding the order

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, I Class in Gold, c. 1870, by Eduard visually-hidden he displayed great courage( ). Instituted February 14th, 1735. A beautiful Cross Pattee in 14K Gold, with raised red enamel arms, ornamented patterns in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a white enameled centerpiece bearing the hand painted figure of St. Anna, the reverse with a similar white enameled medallion, bearing the hand painted initials A. I. P. F. for the Latin Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia (Anna, Emperor Peters Daughter), suspended from a