BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ST. ANNA

Currently in storage

About this object

First class. Gold cross pattée with red enameled arms with gold scrollwork between arms central medallion shows image of St. Anna painted in color on enamel. Reverse shows cipher of motto in blue A.J.P.F. topped by a gold crown on a white enamel ground. Cross hangs from original gold suspension ring from section of first class sash, St. Anna ribbon red edged yellow.

Object name:: BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ST. ANNA
Made from:: Gold -- enamel -- silk moiré ribbon
Made in:: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Date made:: 1862-1882
Size:: H. 1 15/16 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:: 18.44
Class:: ORDER
Signature marks:: MARK crossed anchors 56 on front of loop; beneath enamel: IK for for Julius Keibel and double headed eagle for imperial warrant
Credit line:: Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973