Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN ORDER OF ST.

A RUSSIAN ORDER OF ST. ANNA 2ND CLASS IN GOLD, CA. 1900 - An Order of Saint Anne Military Division in gold, by Albert Keibel. The order is made of gold with four red enameled arms and four swords. This order is made with 4 handle parts of swords as opposed to 2 handles and 2 blades. This item was put together incorrectly by the jeweler who manufactured it and is an interesting example of a manufacturing error. Hallmark: 56 gold proof on the loop. Cyrillic letters 'BA' on the bottom arm of the cross, underneath red enamel, as well as Eduard. Russia, ca. 1900. Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 1 3/4 in., (5 x 4.5 cm.) Conditions: One of the swords appears to have been restored, specifically reattached to the medallion. The enamel is all original and very well preserved. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.