Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Hold the Battle of Britain

the Battle of Britain

and plating is nearly 100% showing just minor contact marks from wear

was killed in action September 1st 1944 in Italy

illustrating the left-facing bust of Queen Victoria overlaying a maple leaf

The King’s Regiment Officer’s Cap badge - Gilt and Silver cap badge

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Hold the Battle of Britain( ). Instituted 1735. Civil Division. Of superb quality and craftsmanship, typical of the period, in 18k Gold consisting of four near black enameled arms within Gold framing, ornate design in Gold in each quadrant, obverse centre applique a hand painted St. Anne (Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great of Russia), reverse centre blue hand painted initials "A. I. P. F." (for "Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia": "Anna, Emperor Peter's daughter" in Latin)