Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne In Gold, Miniature, C.1900 Auction Archive to Sapper Gerard E

to Sapper Gerard E

joining the HMS Agincourt and sailed for the coast of China

the remaining six medals are unmounted

Sickles was promoted to Brigadier General of Volunteers in September 1861

moderate wear to silver wash

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne In Gold, Miniature, C.1900 Auction Archive to Sapper Gerard E( ). Established as a Russian Imperial Order of chivalry by Karl Friedrich in 1735. Type II (1815 ). Civil Division. Constructed of Gold, a superb miniature of the order consisting of a four armed cross applique in impressive red enamels, presenting ornamented Gold patterns in each quadrant, the obverse center exhibiting a hand made enameled figure of St. Anna in multiple colors, the reverse center bearing the hand painted initials "A. I. P. F." for