Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive The interior of the side

The interior of the side walls is lined with a brown leather sweatband

8 mm all prongs intact

this grade of star was considered as an indirect financial contribution to the associated recipient

The blade sits securely within a one-piece polished brass hilt

34mm(width) x 38

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive The interior of the side( , ). Instituted 28 November 1698 by Tsar Peter I. Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with ribbed rays, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a blue enameled Cross of Saint Andrew, with gilt Latin script initials S. A. P. R. joining the quadrants for Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae (Saint Andrew, Patron of Russia), situated within a blue enameled ring