Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Anne in Gold, III Class, c.1900
(Орден Святой Анны). Instituted on 14 February 1735 by Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. Type Two Enameled. (Issued 1829-1917). Consisting of a Cross Pattée with red enameled arms inside a 14k. Gold frame, with ornate gilt designs joining the quadrants of the arms, the obverse center presents a hand-painted depiction of Saint Anne, the reverse with a central white enameled medallion with blue Latins script initials “A.I.P.F” for “ANNA IPERATORIS PETRI FILIA” (“ANNA, EMPEROR PETER’S DAUGHTER”), unmarked, measuring 34.29 mm (w) x 39.26 mm (h), weighing 8.2 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, minor tarnishing and flecking of enamels, otherwise in near extremely fine condition.

