Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anna, III Class Cross with Swords, French-Made Example, c. 1916 certificate_of_authenticity slightly faded along the right

slightly faded along the right edge)

The badge demonstrates light wear with two small chips to the suspension

When the brass lock is inserted into the three slots

Pinned onto the peak of the cap is a badge consisting of a HJ diamond insignia constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anna, III Class Cross with Swords, French-Made Example, c. 1916 certificate_of_authenticity slightly faded along the right( , 3 ). Instituted 14 February 1735 by Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein Gottorp; incorporated into Russian orders 15 April 1797 by Tsar Paul I of Russia. (1855 1917 issue; 1917 present by the House of Romanov in Exile). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded arabesque latticework, the obverse bearing a central enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted