Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne, I Class Cross, C.1920 Auction Archive chipping and crazing evident in

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the cross on both sides

with fatigue and possible moisture damage to the left edge

piece of dowel remains inside the hoist sleeve

Stufe des Ordens vom Deutchen Adler"

and in rare case of issue

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne, I Class Cross, C.1920 Auction Archive chipping and crazing evident in( . ). 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