Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Anne, III Class Cross with Swords, by Eduard, c.1900 Republic of measuring 18 mm x 13

measuring 18 mm x 13 mm

36mm(w) x 48mm(h)

with an off-white leatherette sweat band

The ribbon is slightly soiled from wear

the reverse bears the dates 1914 1916

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Anne, III Class Cross with Swords, by Eduard, c.1900 Republic of measuring 18 mm x 13( ). Instituted on February 14th, 1735. A lovely St. Anne, constructed of 14K Gold, consisting of a red enamelled cross with ornamented Gold patterns and swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a white enamelled centerpiece bearing the hand painted figure of St. Anna, the reverse with a similar white enamelled medallion, bearing the hand painted initials A. I. P. F. for the Latin Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia (Anna,