Russian Empire. Star of the Order of St. Anne 1st degree. Albert Keibel Workshop, late 19th - early 20th century (until 1908). The order motto is not separated by dots. On the reverse (cup) of the star and the needle is the expanded stigma of Keibel's workshop, 84 silver samples and the stigma of St. Petersburg. The reverse of the star is covered with gilding, partially lost during its existence.
Order of St. Anna, established in 1735 in memory of Peter the Great's daughter, Anna, by her husband, was introduced into the system of awards of the Empire by Paul I. This award was awarded for both state and military service. 4 degrees were provided, the youngest of them was intended to be rewarded for military merit.
Silver 84 samples, remains of gilding on the reverse. Bright red-red hot enamel. Violation of enamel on the cross in the central medallion is almost invisible visually. Size 87 * 87mm. Weight 46.6 grams.