Order of St. Anne, Type I, II Class Badge

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SKU: 01.RUS.0111.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$15,000 USD

  • St. Anne, Type I, II Class

Estimated market value:

$15,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt/Enamelled/Crystal Stones
  • Size
    66mm x 52mm
  • Version Remarks
    Offered for Sale by Morton & Eden in 2011 for £12,000. Value of higher-end Russian Orders varies greatly; value depends on period and quality of manufacture, and the maker; as well as value of the Russian currency and general economic situation in Russia.

Physical Description and Item Details


An early bronze gilt badge with crystals and pastes, enamelled central portrait, unmarked, 66mm x 52mm.

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 to only one Colonel, the Col. E.I. Vlastov.

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

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