Antique Russian Imperial 56 Gold Order and 84 Silver Star Of St. Anna 2nd Degree
Antique Russian Imperial 56 Gold Order and 84 Silver Star Of St. Anna 2nd Degree by Eduard Rare with box and certificate. Anne of the second degree was established by Emperor Peter I in 1735. It was created to reward merit in the fields of science, art, industry and commerce, as well as civil and military merit. In the center of the cross is an enamel badge depicting St.
Anne with her daughter Mary. On the reverse side of the badge is the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. The award with the Order of St. Anne of the second degree was very honorable and prestigious. It was received by outstanding personalities in Russia and abroad, such as Suvorov, Mikhail Lomonosov, Ivan Krutoishin and many others.