Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, III Class Cross in Gold, by A. Keibel, c.1900

(Орден Святого Станислава). Instituted on 7 May 1765. A red-enamelled eight-pointed Maltese cross, constructed of Gold, with gold Russian double-headed imperial eagles between its arms, in addition to semi-circles of gold rays between each points of the arms of the cross, with a central medallion bearing the letters “SS” in red paint on a white enamelled background, surrounded by a green enamel laurel wreath, the reverse shows plain Gold arms as well as a white enamelled centre, hand-painted “SS” in red, Russian coat of arms stamped on the reverse of the arm at 12 o’clock, maker mark “AK” for Albert Keibel of St. Petersberg on the six o’clock arm reverse, partially marked “56” (for 14 Kt. Gold) beside the St. Petersburg city mark on the reverse of the integral ring in addition to another 14 Kt. Gold hallmark, measures 40.05 mm (w) x 43.50mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 11.3 grams, worn on a small segment of original ribbon, light enamel wear to green wreath on obverse medallion, otherwise enamels intact and in a lovely state, overall in extremely fine condition.