World Military Badges - Russia - 4th Class Order of St
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After 1815 AD. A gilt-bronze badge showing the imperial crown above a maltese cross enamelled in red with a red enamelled circular border (cut into by the crown); the reverse with a threaded post and square nut for affixing. 9.44 grams, 30mm tall. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. See Hazelton, Alan W., The Russian Imperial Orders, ANS Notes and Monographs 51. The Order of St Anne (sometimes Anna or St Anna) was instituted by Karl Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp in 1735, in honour of his wife Anna Petrovna; the 4th class division was added in 1815. [No Reserve]
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Very fine. Scarce.
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World Military Badges - Russia - 4th Class Order of St
Estimate £100 - £140
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