ORDER OF SAINT ANNA

Grand Cross Set, instituted in 1735. Sash Badge, 58 x 52 mm., GOLD, four-armed cross with accurate chiselwork under the translucent red enamel, flanked by the typical ornaments, chiseled and pierced, obverse centre medallion with the miniature-enameled image of the saint standing within landscape, moulded outer circlet, the reverse with white enameled medallion, bearing growned monogram, struck with Russian maker’s mark “BA, Edouard”, under the enamel, round upper loop, this, struck with Russian gold marks “56, Kokoshnik”, with original sash ribbon. Breast Star, 86 mm., Silver, maker’s mark “Keibel”, hallmarked “84, Kokoshink”, with polished rays, centre medallion with red enameled cross, within beaded border, red enameled outer circlet with separately-made motto in silver “AMAN PIET JUSTET TID” silver Imperial crown sided by two angel-tenants, chiseled golden border, smooth reverse with long pin. A piece in the best Russian manufacture from the late 19th Century, in excellent condition. I