Russia, Empire. An Early French Made Order of Saint Anna, I Class Star, c.1830 Republic of 84 mm (h - including

84 mm (h - including the crown)

Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973)

clusters of three rays in each quadrant

and replaced later by the Order of Alfonso X the Wise

Russia, Empire. An Early French Made Order of Saint Anna, I Class Star, c.1830 Republic of 84 mm (h - including( ). Instituted on February 14th, 1735. An extremely fine jeweler quality breast star, constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of an eight pointed star with a multi faceted surface and multiple smaller rays between each arm, the obverse with a circular central 18kt Gold medallion bearing a cross made up of four red enameled petals, surrounded by a ring of red enamels inscribed Aman, Just, Piet, Fidem (Amantibus, Justitam,