Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne, I Class Badge, French Manufacture, C.1880 Auction Archive painted centre

painted centre

was awarded the Legion of Merit for actions taken during the Cold War

number engraved "15970" on the reverse

with membership and commemorative examples

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne, I Class Badge, French Manufacture, C.1880 Auction Archive painted centreA silver cross with red enamels and centerpiece with hand painted St. Anne, flower suspension, on original ribbon, hallmarked on loop with boars head as well as makers mark double struck French maker, marked with boars head on integral ring, measuring at 52. 46mm (w) x 62. 06mm (h to top of flower suspension) and weighing at 38. 2 grams, on replacement sash, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of St. Anne was founded in memory of