The Order of St Anne, Grand Cross set of insignia, Eduard, St Petersburg, 1904-1908

An Important Swiss Collection (lots 6-7, 69, 73-94, 171-172, 195-199, 231-234, 253)

The Order of St Anne, Grand Cross set of insignia, Eduard, St Petersburg, 1904-1908

Comprising:

(i) Badge, First Class, by Eduard of St Petersburg, in gold and enamel, in the form of a red enamelled Maltese Cross, with gold openwork ornaments in angles and central painted enamel portrait of the Saint, struck with maker's initials, 56 standard, 56mm by 50mm, suspending from yellow-bordered red silk sash

(ii) Breast star, by Eduard of St Petersburg, with ribbed silver rays and wired sequins, legend and cherubs in silver on red background, outer and inner circles in coiled silver wire, central red star on gold background, with the abbreviated motto of the Order AMAN. JUST. PIET. FID. (To those who love Justice, Piety and Fidelity), 94mm by 95mm, struck to back with maker's initials, 84 standard

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