Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, I Class Star, by Keibel, c.1890 Auction the tab maker marked "R

the tab maker marked "R Ro" and stamped "110" in silver-coloured ink with nine rows of two holes each for length adjustment

Crews of select ships were eligible for the medal prior to May 1st

Carefully protected by items original case of issue

indicating Cavalry and later Reconnaissance troops

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, I Class Star, by Keibel, c.1890 Auction the tab maker marked "R( ). Instituted on February 14th, 1735. In silver, an eight point star of smooth rays, the obverse medallion featuring a red enamelled ring with inscription AMAN JUST PIET FID (Amantibus, Justitam, Pietatem, Fidem To those who love justice, piety, and fidelity), with two angels holding a crown at the top, all surrounded by a ring and an interior red enamelled cross, measures 88 mm (w) x 88. 5 mm (h), weighs 45. 38 grams, reverse in silver gilt offers