Lot:
4
A SCARCE CASED IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLD & ENAMEL CROSS, STAR & SASH OF THE ORDER OF ST. ANNE 1st CLASS, EDUARD, ST. PETERSBURG, 1908-1917. Verso of silver-gilt and enameled breast star with large folding flat pin and hallmarked St. Petersburg circa 1908-1917, 84 silver standard and in Cyrillic ЗДУАРД and the initials ВД for Vladimir Dinakov (see Postnikova-Loseva #1242 and 1440). The center of the breast star with translucent red enamel on a stippled gilt ground encircled by a similarly enameled border set with the abbreviated motto of the Order, AMAN•JUST•PIET•FID for Amantibus Justitiam, Pietatem, Fidem (To Those who love justice, piety and fidelity). The loop of the gold and enameled cross hallmarked St. Petersburg 1908-1917 and with 56 (14k) gold standard and also marked beneath the translucent enamel ЗДУАРД and ВД. Together with original red leather covered custom fitted issuance box with silk and felt lining and compartment containing 26 inch (66cm) sash remnant and bow. The lid of box with gilt impressed Imperial double headed eagle and name of the enclosed Order. Star 3.5 inches (9.4cm) Cross 2.25 inches (5.2cm).
Estimate:
$15,000.00
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$25,000.00
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