Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne, I Class Cross, C.1920 Newly Listed near very fine condition with

near very fine condition with attractive old patina

(1927-1941 Issue)

original frayed ribbon with pinback hanger)

presents mild soiling

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Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne, I Class Cross, C.1920 Newly Listed near very fine condition with( . ). Instituted in 1735. Civil Division. Likely of French manufacture, bronze gilt composition, portraying a red enamelled cross with ornate designs in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a hand painted applique of St. Anne on enamel, the reverse medallion presents the hand painted initials A. I. P. F (Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia), marked BRONZE on the side of the suspension loop, measures 51. 50mm (w) x 61. 60mm (h inclusive of integral