Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne In Gold, Miniature, C.1900 GTRexclude recessed blue velvet medal bed

recessed blue velvet medal bed

marked with six Japanese characters

2002 to Adrian Forman’s wife

the obverse with a central inscription of “KRIEGER VERDIENST” (“WARRIOR MERIT”)

with miniature crossed swords and crown

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne In Gold, Miniature, C.1900 GTRexclude recessed blue velvet medal bed( ). Established as a Russian Imperial Order of chivalry by Karl Friedrich in 1735. Type II (1815 ). Civil Division. Constructed of Gold, a superb miniature of the order consisting of a four armed cross applique in impressive red enamels, presenting ornamented Gold patterns in each quadrant, the obverse center exhibiting a hand made enameled figure of St. Anna in multiple colors, the reverse center bearing the hand painted initials "A. I. P. F." for