Order of St. Anne, Type II, Civil Division, II Class Cross (with Imperial Crown)
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SKU: 01.RUS.0113.103.01.004
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Issued 1829-1874. Of the highest rarity and a fine example of Russian Imperial quality, cross in Gold with four detailed red enameled arms, obverse centre applique delicately hand painted portrait of St.Anne with landscape, reverse centre cypher hand painted blue on white enamel, hand etched Gold design in each quadrant, cross adorned by a superb imperial crown in Gold with red, white and blue enamels, intricately hand painted jewels, with Gold integral suspension loop, hallmarked "56" on integral cross ring, imperial eagle marked on reverse 12 o'clock arm as well as faint makers mark on 6 o'clock arm however likely “IK” for Julius Keibel, measuring 43 mm (w) x 70 mm (h - inclusive of crown adorned by cross), weighing 24.2 grams, on section of period neck ribbon, a superb example and of the highest rarity, better than extremely fine.
The reverse features the first letters of the Order's motto, "AMANTIBUS, JUSTITIAM, PIETATEM, FIDEM."
The Order grades which have black enamel instead of red enamel on the arms, are early versions of this Order. They are referred to as "Black Annes" and were a popular version awarded in the late 1800s.
In 1815, Emperor Alexander I added a IV Class Badge to the Order, which was strictly awarded for military merit.
From 1796 to 1828, the I and II Class Badges have versions that are decorated with brilliants. After 1828, I and II Class Badges with brilliants were only awarded to
foreign dignitaries.
In 1828, a bow ribbon was added to the III Class Badge to award men for military acts of valour.
Crowns were added as a version design element to the I and II Classe awards from 1828 to 1874.
In 1844, the Order was made conferrable upon non-Christians. On these awards, the obverse image of St. Anne was replaced with an image of the Imperial Eagle.
The Military Division version of Class I and II were added in 1855, and feature the addition of intersecting swords.
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