№121248 Order of St. Anna 3-rd class with swords
The Russian Empire. The Order of St. Anna 3rd degree with swords, for military merit. Made in the workshop, the stamp under the enamel "Edward", and, "K" - capitul, the period of the First World War, after 1915.
Imperial Order of St. Anna was established back in 1735 as a dynastic award of the Duchy of Holstein ( Holstein. or Holstein (Holstein, Lat. Holsatia) is a former duchy in Northern Germany, between the Eider, the Elbe, the Grass, the German and Baltic Seas). It appeared much later in the state system of awards of Russia. This happened in 1797 by the decision of Emperor Paul I. The Order encouraged officials and military personnel of almost all ranks.
The cross was worn on the chest on the ribbon of the Order of St. Anna. (red with yellow border)
Bronze, enamel. Enamels are fine. The lower left grille with the handle of the sword has been replaced. Size 36.5 * 40.5 mm. The tape and pad are old, original.
990 € ($1188)
