Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Archive I sat there a while

I sat there a while and finally said

Footnote: this badge is listed in Pogacic/Barac book on Croatian WWII awards and Insignia as “unknown Ustasha arm badge

and was suffering from shell shock

Personnel Selection Board Assessment Form

with its original bronze finish well preserved

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Archive I sat there a while( ). Instituted 1735. Civil Division. Of superb quality and craftsmanship, typical of the period, in 18k Gold consisting of four near black enameled arms within Gold framing, ornate design in Gold in each quadrant, obverse centre applique a hand painted St. Anne (Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great of Russia), reverse centre blue hand painted initials "A. I. P. F." (for "Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia": "Anna, Emperor Peter's daughter" in Latin)