Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, Grand Cross Star, by Eduard-VD, c.1900

(Орден Святого Станислава). Instituted on 7 May 1765. Instituted 1765. (House of Romanov). Civil Division. A fine star of the order, in silver, consisting of eight distinctive arms, each composed of a cluster of individual smooth rays, obverse centre presents a red-enamelled “SS” on a white-enamelled field, with a silver gilt motto “PRAEMIANDO INCITAT” (“REWARDING ENCOURAGES”) on a white-enamelled background, encircled by an outer ring composed of silver gilt laurels on a green-enamelled background, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, hallmarked with a kokoshnik assay mark on pin, a zolotnik silver fineness number “84” for 875 Silver, maker mark “BA” and "ЗДУАРАЪ" denoting Eduard-VD (Varvara Dietwald) of St. Petersburg, measures 95.02 mm (w) x 94.71 mm (h), weighs 70.9 grams, and in extremely fine condition.

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