Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, IV Class Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic personalized message and postmarked "LEIPZIG"

personalized message and postmarked "LEIPZIG" on the reverse

chipping on laurel wreath suspension

this officer has displayed a fine fighting spirit and outstanding enthusiasm to engage the enemy wherever possible

slider knots in silvered aluminum wire at either end

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, IV Class Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic personalized message and postmarked "LEIPZIG"Instituted February 14, 1735. IV Class Instituted 1815 by Alexander I. Worn on the pommel of a sword, a very fine badge in bronze gilt and red enamels, presenting a round badge bearing a red enamelled cross, surmounted by a crown, reverse features a single central screwpost with square bronze block at the base, measures 21. 00 mm (w) x 29. 52 mm (h), weighs 8. 14 grams, enamels intact, very minor gilt wear, remains in extremely fine condition.