ORDER OF SAINT ANNA

Grand Cross Star, instituted in 1735. Breast Star, 87 mm., Silver, maker's mark "Keibel", hallmarked "84", 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. A beautiful start, in the best Russian manufacture from the late 19th Century, in mint condition. I