Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne, 1St Class Star, By Arthur Bertrand, C.1900 Auction 15 mm (w) x 60

15 mm (w) x 60

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this dagger grades extremely fine plus

with intact black paper backing

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Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne, 1St Class Star, By Arthur Bertrand, C.1900 Auction 15 mm (w) x 60( ). Instituted 1735. Civil Division. A beautiful example from the workshop of Arthus Bertrand, Paris, consisting of a eight pointed multi rayed star, an elaborate obverse centre in hand detailed Gold, with stylized red enameled cross on pebbled Gold background, with motto of the Order is ""Amantibus Justitiam, Pietatem, Fidem"" (""To those who love justice, piety, and fidelity"") on red enamel surround, reverse with pin assembly and dual stays, well