Order of St. Anne, Civil Division, Medal for Foreigners

SKU: 01.RUS.0113.106.01

Estimated market value:

$ Click to See Price/Value

  • Medal for ForeignersObverse

Attributes

  • country
    Russia
  • date of institution
    February 14, 1735
  • remarks
    Extremely rare award

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. And was worn on the hilt of the sword.

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

Versions

  • Price

    $40000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    40.5mm x 27.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Sold by Morton & Eden Ltd., in 2011 for £42,000.

  • View Item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Scroll Top