Order of St. Anne, Civil Division, IV Class Badge (1815-1917)

SKU: 01.RUS.0113.105.01

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  • IV Class Badge Obverse
  • IV Class Badge Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Russia
  • date of institution
    February 14, 1735
  • remarks
    There are many slight variations of this badge, meant to be attached to pommel of the sword. Issued in silver/enamels, and bronze/gilt/enamels; silver version more valuable.

History


The Order of St. Anne was founded in memory of Schleswig-Holstein's wife Anna Petrovna (daughter of Peter the Great). Emperor Paul I established the Order as purely Russian. It was initially awarded for distinguished civil merit, and was expanded as a military award for war service after 1855.

The award was conferred by Duke Frederick of Schleswig-Holstein in memory of his wife Anna Petrovna, and was not considered a Russian award. The Type I Order was awarded only one Colonel, the Col. E.I. Vlastov.

The insignia of St. Anne on the badge and the cross on the star was changed to the Imperial Eagle when awarded to non-Christians.

The IV Class was added to the Order in 1815 by Alexander I. It was worn on the pommel of the sword.

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Versions

  • Price

    $500 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

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  • Size

    21mm (excluding crown)

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  • Price

    $3000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Enamelled

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  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    A rare award

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  • Price

    $800 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    A scarce award

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