Catalog - Auction 71 - Emperors, Kings and Presidents

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The Star of Montevideo
Decoration for Officers in Silver of the 1st version, type for civilian of rank compared to generals, as a seven-pointed star, its rays flanked by a flat ring embossed with acanthus leaves; white enameled centre medallion with the laureated head of Don Joao VI King of Portugal facing right, within border as a green enameled, narrow laurel wreath; above, the crowned coat of arms of Portugal, on top of which is affixed the pivoting, horizontal suspension bar; the reverse with centre medallion bearing the embossed inscription “MONTEVIDEO” within three rosettes above (the central one, larger) and acanthus leaves below, the whole within green enameled laurel wreath. A historically very important and extremely rare decoration, instituted in 1824, to reward signalled merits and commemorate the fierce combats during the overseas’ expeditions of 1816 to 1820, in this case to distinguish the merits of high-ranking civilians; excellent condition and beautiful, dark patina. Dim.: 50,0 x 42,0 mm. I RR!
Decoration for Officers in Silver of the 1st version, type for civilian of rank compared to generals, as a seven-pointed star, its rays flanked by a flat ring embossed with acanthus leaves; white enameled centre medallion with the laureated head of Don Joao VI King of Portugal facing right, within border as a green enameled, narrow laurel wreath; above, the crowned coat of arms of Portugal, on top of which is affixed the pivoting, horizontal suspension bar; the reverse with centre medallion bearing the embossed inscription “MONTEVIDEO” within three rosettes above (the central one, larger) and acanthus leaves below, the whole within green enameled laurel wreath. A historically very important and extremely rare decoration, instituted in 1824, to reward signalled merits and commemorate the fierce combats during the overseas’ expeditions of 1816 to 1820, in this case to distinguish the merits of high-ranking civilians; excellent condition and beautiful, dark patina. Dim.: 50,0 x 42,0 mm. I RR!

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The Cross of Montevideo
Also known as the Star (or Medal) of the 2nd version, here in Gold for officers; bordered cross of Maltese type, flanked by short, pomed cusps and by a thick, chiseled laurel wreath; centre medallion with embossed, laureated head of Dom Joao VI King of Portugal, within outer circlet bearing the embossed text “VOLUNTARIOS REAES DEI REY”; cylindrical, upper loop to which is mounted the horizontal suspension bar; complete with the original, golden, rectangular bar, bearing the raised text “FIDELIDADE VALOR E CONSTANCIA”; the reverse centre medallion, with the embossed inscription “MONTEVIDEO 1822-1823”. An extremely rare decoration perhaps even rarer in this version, excellent condition. Dim.: 41,0 x 35,0 mm. I RR!
Also known as the Star (or Medal) of the 2nd version, here in Gold for officers; bordered cross of Maltese type, flanked by short, pomed cusps and by a thick, chiseled laurel wreath; centre medallion with embossed, laureated head of Dom Joao VI King of Portugal, within outer circlet bearing the embossed text “VOLUNTARIOS REAES DEI REY”; cylindrical, upper loop to which is mounted the horizontal suspension bar; complete with the original, golden, rectangular bar, bearing the raised text “FIDELIDADE VALOR E CONSTANCIA”; the reverse centre medallion, with the embossed inscription “MONTEVIDEO 1822-1823”. An extremely rare decoration perhaps even rarer in this version, excellent condition. Dim.: 41,0 x 35,0 mm. I RR!

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Order of Carol I (1906)
Collar Chain. Collar Badge, 88x69 mm, gilt Silver, maker's mark "Paul Telge, Berlin", both sides enameled, centre GOLD, cross and the scarf with blue enameled legend "Prin statornicie la isbinda". The Chain, 70 cm, silver gilt, one side enameled, 22 enamelled medallions. The Order of Carol I, the highest Romanian Order, instituted on May 10th, 1906, part of the 40th jubilee celebration of King Carol of Hohenzollern, was awarded until 1932 in 4 classes: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer and Commander. With the introduction of the Order of Loyal Service in 1932, the last two classes of the Order Carol I were closed, but the decorations could be worn until 1947. A superb and very rare collar, in best condition! I RR!
Collar Chain. Collar Badge, 88x69 mm, gilt Silver, maker's mark "Paul Telge, Berlin", both sides enameled, centre GOLD, cross and the scarf with blue enameled legend "Prin statornicie la isbinda". The Chain, 70 cm, silver gilt, one side enameled, 22 enamelled medallions. The Order of Carol I, the highest Romanian Order, instituted on May 10th, 1906, part of the 40th jubilee celebration of King Carol of Hohenzollern, was awarded until 1932 in 4 classes: Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer and Commander. With the introduction of the Order of Loyal Service in 1932, the last two classes of the Order Carol I were closed, but the decorations could be worn until 1947. A superb and very rare collar, in best condition! I RR!

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Order of Carol I (1906)
Grand Cross Star 1st Model: Breast Star, 92x88 mm, gilt Silver, maker`s mark "Paul Telge - Berlin", hallmarkde "900", the shape of an 8 rays star, eagle in the centre. Old collection patina, very rareI I RR!
Grand Cross Star 1st Model: Breast Star, 92x88 mm, gilt Silver, maker`s mark "Paul Telge - Berlin", hallmarkde "900", the shape of an 8 rays star, eagle in the centre. Old collection patina, very rareI I RR!

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ORDER OF FERDINAND
Collar Chain and Collar Badge. gilt Silver, 69x44 mm, both sides enameled, original suspension ring. The Chain, silver gilt, one side enameled, 12 enameled medallions, The Order of Ferdinand I was instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I, the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian Citizens, for outstanding merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February 18th, 1937. The decoration of the order displays a special form combining four joined ciphers of King Ferdinand (double F). Extremely rare chain awarded only 5 times to Romanian Citizens! Best condition with original gilding intact! I RR!
Collar Chain and Collar Badge. gilt Silver, 69x44 mm, both sides enameled, original suspension ring. The Chain, silver gilt, one side enameled, 12 enameled medallions, The Order of Ferdinand I was instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I, the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian Citizens, for outstanding merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February 18th, 1937. The decoration of the order displays a special form combining four joined ciphers of King Ferdinand (double F). Extremely rare chain awarded only 5 times to Romanian Citizens! Best condition with original gilding intact! I RR!

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ORDER OF FERDINAND
Grand Cross Set, 1st Class. Sash Badge, 57x44 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring, loop and long complete sash. Breast Star, 55 mm, gilt Silver, superimposed parts enameled, maker`s mark "Joseph Resch Fils, Bucharest", reverse with thin pin. The Order of Ferdinand I was instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I, the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian citizens, for outstanding merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February 18th, 1937. The decoration of the order displays a special form combining four joined ciphers of King Ferdinand (double F). Extremely rare set awarded only 10 times to Romanian citizens! Best condition with original gilding intact! RR! I
Grand Cross Set, 1st Class. Sash Badge, 57x44 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring, loop and long complete sash. Breast Star, 55 mm, gilt Silver, superimposed parts enameled, maker`s mark "Joseph Resch Fils, Bucharest", reverse with thin pin. The Order of Ferdinand I was instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I, the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian citizens, for outstanding merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February 18th, 1937. The decoration of the order displays a special form combining four joined ciphers of King Ferdinand (double F). Extremely rare set awarded only 10 times to Romanian citizens! Best condition with original gilding intact! RR! I

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ORDER OF THE ROYAL HOUSE (1935)
Military Collar Set of the 2nd Model. Badge in gilt Silver, maker`s mark "HW (Heinrich Weiss, Bucarest)", hallmark "crown", both sides enameled, blue enameled legend on obverse "Nihil Sine Deo" and on reverse "10 Februarie 1891", with original suspension red enameled crown, ring, loop, together with the collar chain consisting of gilt Silver and black enameled elements featuring the coat of arms of the Hohenzollern family; Grand Cross Star, 1st Model, Military, instituted in 1935. Breast Star, gilt Silver, maker's mark "BW, Heinrich Weiss, Bucarest", hallmarked "95-39, crown", cross pattee with convex edges and curved arms (sometimes called an ("Alisee" cross), white enamel and a black enameled stripe near the sides of the cross, blue enameled legend "Nihil Sine Deo", surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves (left side) and oak leaves (right side), crossed swords through the center, white-enameled central medallion with black Romanian eagle with the Hohenzollern coat of arms on a shield on the eagle's chest, on the reverse medium pin. Of the highest rarity, 1st set ever in a public sale, in mint condition!Dim.: the badge, 52 mm; the star, 86 mm, the chain approx., 850,0 mm. I RR!
Military Collar Set of the 2nd Model. Badge in gilt Silver, maker`s mark "HW (Heinrich Weiss, Bucarest)", hallmark "crown", both sides enameled, blue enameled legend on obverse "Nihil Sine Deo" and on reverse "10 Februarie 1891", with original suspension red enameled crown, ring, loop, together with the collar chain consisting of gilt Silver and black enameled elements featuring the coat of arms of the Hohenzollern family; Grand Cross Star, 1st Model, Military, instituted in 1935. Breast Star, gilt Silver, maker's mark "BW, Heinrich Weiss, Bucarest", hallmarked "95-39, crown", cross pattee with convex edges and curved arms (sometimes called an ("Alisee" cross), white enamel and a black enameled stripe near the sides of the cross, blue enameled legend "Nihil Sine Deo", surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves (left side) and oak leaves (right side), crossed swords through the center, white-enameled central medallion with black Romanian eagle with the Hohenzollern coat of arms on a shield on the eagle's chest, on the reverse medium pin. Of the highest rarity, 1st set ever in a public sale, in mint condition!Dim.: the badge, 52 mm; the star, 86 mm, the chain approx., 850,0 mm. I RR!

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Imperial Order of St Andrew, the First Called
Order of St. Andrew Part of a Collar of the Order, composed by nine links:- two large trophies-of-arms with the imperial monogram of Tsar Peter I (47,0 x 45,0 mm.)- three imperial Russian eagle (51,0 x 40,0 mm.) - four round medallions with the St. Andrew Cross with the "SARP" inscription for "Sanctus Andreas Russiae Patronus" (42,0 x 35,0 mm.), Each part in the finest Russian quality, the reverse of each link, struck with the "IP" marks of Immanuel Pannasch and the gold marks of St. Petersburg dated 1834, in a large, red morocco fitted case with gold embossed, crowned "A" on the lid, being the well-known monogram of Prince Alfons of Bavaria.A most rare set of the highest order of Imperial Russia, instituted by the Tsar Peter I "the Great", conferred upon the personal will of the sovereign, to the highest dignitaries and personalities, either national or foreign. It was in one class only. Provenance: The Royal Family of Bavaria, by descent to the property of Prince Alphonse of Bavaria (1862 - 1933). Bibliography: G.A. Tammann: Imperial Russian Maker`s Marks on Orders and Decorations, London,Spink, 1993, pp. 7, 38-39. I RR!
Order of St. Andrew Part of a Collar of the Order, composed by nine links:- two large trophies-of-arms with the imperial monogram of Tsar Peter I (47,0 x 45,0 mm.)- three imperial Russian eagle (51,0 x 40,0 mm.) - four round medallions with the St. Andrew Cross with the "SARP" inscription for "Sanctus Andreas Russiae Patronus" (42,0 x 35,0 mm.), Each part in the finest Russian quality, the reverse of each link, struck with the "IP" marks of Immanuel Pannasch and the gold marks of St. Petersburg dated 1834, in a large, red morocco fitted case with gold embossed, crowned "A" on the lid, being the well-known monogram of Prince Alfons of Bavaria.A most rare set of the highest order of Imperial Russia, instituted by the Tsar Peter I "the Great", conferred upon the personal will of the sovereign, to the highest dignitaries and personalities, either national or foreign. It was in one class only. Provenance: The Royal Family of Bavaria, by descent to the property of Prince Alphonse of Bavaria (1862 - 1933). Bibliography: G.A. Tammann: Imperial Russian Maker`s Marks on Orders and Decorations, London,Spink, 1993, pp. 7, 38-39. I RR!

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Imperial Order of St Andrew, the First Called
A Miniature Collar of the Order, in Gold, composed of three links representing the Imperial eagle; three links as a trophy of arms with the golden monogram of Tsar Peter I and five links with the St. Andrew cross (one with the closure catch), all finely enameled; miniature badge of the order in chiseled gold and enamels; the image of the crucified Saint in the finest, miniature painting; the reverse also enameled and painted; hinged suspension crown with red enameled details and link-ring to suspend the decoration to the chain. An exceptional and very rare piece, in the finest quality. Provenance: the grand ducal family of Baden; this miniature was worn by Grand Duke Louis (1818-1830) and by his heir, Leopold I (1830-1852); Auction Hermann Historica “Russische Orden aus Hochadeligem Besitz”, Munich, October 20th, 2000, lot 12. I RR!
A Miniature Collar of the Order, in Gold, composed of three links representing the Imperial eagle; three links as a trophy of arms with the golden monogram of Tsar Peter I and five links with the St. Andrew cross (one with the closure catch), all finely enameled; miniature badge of the order in chiseled gold and enamels; the image of the crucified Saint in the finest, miniature painting; the reverse also enameled and painted; hinged suspension crown with red enameled details and link-ring to suspend the decoration to the chain. An exceptional and very rare piece, in the finest quality. Provenance: the grand ducal family of Baden; this miniature was worn by Grand Duke Louis (1818-1830) and by his heir, Leopold I (1830-1852); Auction Hermann Historica “Russische Orden aus Hochadeligem Besitz”, Munich, October 20th, 2000, lot 12. I RR!

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Imperial Order of St Andrew, the First Called
A Breast Star of the Order, with finely chiseled and pierced silver rays; orange-red enameled centre medallion with separately-made black enameled double eagle, bearing the blue enameled St.Andrew’s Cross to the breast and holding laurel leaves and lightnings in the claws; blue enameled outer circlet, bearing the motto “ЗА ВҌРУ И ВҌНОСТЪ” in chiseled gold letters and a green enameled laurel wreath below; chiseled, beaded borders; polished, gilt reverse, fitted with vertical pin; the retaining hook, struck with an unreadable marks, with complete sash with bow. A beautiful, extremely rare star of the finest French manufacture, dating to the first quarter of 19th Century; excellent condition. Dia.: 68,0 mm. Provenance: Auguste Ferron, comte de La Ferronnays (1777-1842), ambassador to Russia in 1820-1827, was created Knight of St. Andrew on August 22nd 1826. I RR!
A Breast Star of the Order, with finely chiseled and pierced silver rays; orange-red enameled centre medallion with separately-made black enameled double eagle, bearing the blue enameled St.Andrew’s Cross to the breast and holding laurel leaves and lightnings in the claws; blue enameled outer circlet, bearing the motto “ЗА ВҌРУ И ВҌНОСТЪ” in chiseled gold letters and a green enameled laurel wreath below; chiseled, beaded borders; polished, gilt reverse, fitted with vertical pin; the retaining hook, struck with an unreadable marks, with complete sash with bow. A beautiful, extremely rare star of the finest French manufacture, dating to the first quarter of 19th Century; excellent condition. Dia.: 68,0 mm. Provenance: Auguste Ferron, comte de La Ferronnays (1777-1842), ambassador to Russia in 1820-1827, was created Knight of St. Andrew on August 22nd 1826. I RR!

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The Order of White Eagle
An early, embroidered 1st Class Star, the rays of gold sequines embossed sheet-gold and twisted gold and silver wire; all tips ending with tiny loops to affix the star to the habit; centre medallion made of gold-yellow silk with gold embroidered cross with sheet-silver arms and red silk borders; blue silk outer circlet with gold-embroidered order’s motto “PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE” (For the Faith, the King and the Law”), the whole within a border of twisted, concentric, gold wires; the reverse backed with strong paper and an ancient, inventory label. An extremely rare piece, dating from the Napoleonic wars, of this important Russian order, descending from the prestigious Polish one, excellent condition. Dia.: 87,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Field Marshal Mikhail Barclay de Tolly (1761 1818): one of the most popular military leaders of Russia during the wars against Napoleon (besides having distinguished himself also along his military career started at the very young age of 15). Commanding the 1st Army against the advancing, French Grande Armée, he practiced the tactics of the “scorched earth”, then leaving the command to Marshal Kutuzov; Barclay’s military skills made him a hero during the counter attacks and the battles that led to the French retreat, being appointed commander-in-chief of the Russian Armies after the battle of Bautzen. Leading the Russian Forces to the capture of Paris, at the arrival in the French Capital he was honoured with the title and rank of Field Marshal. I RR!
An early, embroidered 1st Class Star, the rays of gold sequines embossed sheet-gold and twisted gold and silver wire; all tips ending with tiny loops to affix the star to the habit; centre medallion made of gold-yellow silk with gold embroidered cross with sheet-silver arms and red silk borders; blue silk outer circlet with gold-embroidered order’s motto “PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE” (For the Faith, the King and the Law”), the whole within a border of twisted, concentric, gold wires; the reverse backed with strong paper and an ancient, inventory label. An extremely rare piece, dating from the Napoleonic wars, of this important Russian order, descending from the prestigious Polish one, excellent condition. Dia.: 87,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Field Marshal Mikhail Barclay de Tolly (1761 1818): one of the most popular military leaders of Russia during the wars against Napoleon (besides having distinguished himself also along his military career started at the very young age of 15). Commanding the 1st Army against the advancing, French Grande Armée, he practiced the tactics of the “scorched earth”, then leaving the command to Marshal Kutuzov; Barclay’s military skills made him a hero during the counter attacks and the battles that led to the French retreat, being appointed commander-in-chief of the Russian Armies after the battle of Bautzen. Leading the Russian Forces to the capture of Paris, at the arrival in the French Capital he was honoured with the title and rank of Field Marshal. I RR!

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The Order of St. Vladimir
A 1st Class Cross of the Order in Gold, from the 1st half of 19th Century with bulbous, red enameled and black-filleted arms; centre medallion with finely done coat of arms of St.Vladimir in miniature enameling, within grooved, golden outer circlet; black enameled reverse centre medallion with still readable inscription, although darkened due to the natural oxydation of the thin silver foil used to make it; round loop struck with Russian mark and round suspension ring, as usual on early crosses; with original silk ribbon. A beautiful, very rare early cross, when 1st class badges were not as large as those made in the 2nd half of 19th Century; with attractive, old patina, excellent, untouched condition. Dim.: 52,0 x 47,0 mm. I RR!
A 1st Class Cross of the Order in Gold, from the 1st half of 19th Century with bulbous, red enameled and black-filleted arms; centre medallion with finely done coat of arms of St.Vladimir in miniature enameling, within grooved, golden outer circlet; black enameled reverse centre medallion with still readable inscription, although darkened due to the natural oxydation of the thin silver foil used to make it; round loop struck with Russian mark and round suspension ring, as usual on early crosses; with original silk ribbon. A beautiful, very rare early cross, when 1st class badges were not as large as those made in the 2nd half of 19th Century; with attractive, old patina, excellent, untouched condition. Dim.: 52,0 x 47,0 mm. I RR!

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The Order of St. Vladimir
An early 19th Century, 1st Class Breast Star of the Order, with finely chiseled and pierced rays, four of which with gold overlay to the tips; black enameled centre medallion with chiseled cross, flanked by the initials “C”, “P”, “K”, “B”; red enameled outer circlet within double, beaded gold border, with the Order’s motto “ПОЛЬЗА ЧЕСТЬ И СЛАВА” (Benefit Honour and Glory), in finely chiseled and separately applied lettering; gilt, concave reverse, the counter- medallion engraved with jeweler’s name “Beaugeois / Rue de la Paix / N.° 2”. A beautiful star of exceptional, imposing quality, made by one of the most prominent French jewelers, excellent condition. Dia.: 85,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Gabriel Jean Joseph Molitor (17701849); one of the most capable staff officers in the Napoleonic army since the earliest cam- paigns, he saw his first successes with his brilliant manoeuvers on the Swiss territory, under the higher command of Massena and then Moreau, breaking the Austrian troops at Bregenz and Stockach until reaching the Armée d’Italie; he saw action in Dalmatia, where he displayed courage, intelligence and excellent tactical capabilities, then passed to the Armies in the Netherlands until 1813. On Napoleon’s return from the exile at Elba, he was confirmed as Inspector General of the army and wanted him to place his troops in the Alsace. His being faithful again to Napoleon, was the reason of his being put out of service at the return of Louis XVIII after Waterloo, but soon the Marshal Guyon de St. Cyr called him back, again granting the role of Inspector General. Sent with Army of the Pyrenees, he saw again the action in the Spanish war in 1823, where he brilliantly conducted the campaign, On his return he was created Marshal of France. He reorganized the fortification of Paris, became Governor of the Hotel des Invalides and on his death, he had the honour of being buried in the crypt at the Invalides, His name is inscribed in the Arc de Triomphe. He was appointed Grand Cross of the order of Saint Vladimir in 1824. I RR!
An early 19th Century, 1st Class Breast Star of the Order, with finely chiseled and pierced rays, four of which with gold overlay to the tips; black enameled centre medallion with chiseled cross, flanked by the initials “C”, “P”, “K”, “B”; red enameled outer circlet within double, beaded gold border, with the Order’s motto “ПОЛЬЗА ЧЕСТЬ И СЛАВА” (Benefit Honour and Glory), in finely chiseled and separately applied lettering; gilt, concave reverse, the counter- medallion engraved with jeweler’s name “Beaugeois / Rue de la Paix / N.° 2”. A beautiful star of exceptional, imposing quality, made by one of the most prominent French jewelers, excellent condition. Dia.: 85,0 mm. Provenance: the estate of Gabriel Jean Joseph Molitor (17701849); one of the most capable staff officers in the Napoleonic army since the earliest cam- paigns, he saw his first successes with his brilliant manoeuvers on the Swiss territory, under the higher command of Massena and then Moreau, breaking the Austrian troops at Bregenz and Stockach until reaching the Armée d’Italie; he saw action in Dalmatia, where he displayed courage, intelligence and excellent tactical capabilities, then passed to the Armies in the Netherlands until 1813. On Napoleon’s return from the exile at Elba, he was confirmed as Inspector General of the army and wanted him to place his troops in the Alsace. His being faithful again to Napoleon, was the reason of his being put out of service at the return of Louis XVIII after Waterloo, but soon the Marshal Guyon de St. Cyr called him back, again granting the role of Inspector General. Sent with Army of the Pyrenees, he saw again the action in the Spanish war in 1823, where he brilliantly conducted the campaign, On his return he was created Marshal of France. He reorganized the fortification of Paris, became Governor of the Hotel des Invalides and on his death, he had the honour of being buried in the crypt at the Invalides, His name is inscribed in the Arc de Triomphe. He was appointed Grand Cross of the order of Saint Vladimir in 1824. I RR!

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The Order of St. Vladimir - A Miniature Bar with three stars
Resp. Of the Order of St. Vladimir, of St. Anne and of St. Stanislas; all with silver rays and enameled centres with gold details; all linked to the reverse and fitted with button for wear to the lapel. A most rare, beautiful group, belonged to a highest ranking dignitary of the Russian empire, excellent condition. Dim.: 20,0 x 62,0 mm. I RR!
Resp. Of the Order of St. Vladimir, of St. Anne and of St. Stanislas; all with silver rays and enameled centres with gold details; all linked to the reverse and fitted with button for wear to the lapel. A most rare, beautiful group, belonged to a highest ranking dignitary of the Russian empire, excellent condition. Dim.: 20,0 x 62,0 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Saint Anne
An early badge of the order in fire-gilt Bronze; the arms’ obverse, set with red pastes ending with tree white pastes each; typical ornament between the ams, centered by a set, white paste each; oval centre medallion with fine image of the saint in enamel miniature; gilt reverse, with oval, enameled centre medallion with finely painted, crowned monogram; the upper arm, fitted with round, suspension loop. A beautiful, rare decoration, dating to the end of 18th earliest 19th Century; excellent condition and quality. Dim.: 61,0 x 59,0 mm. I RR!
An early badge of the order in fire-gilt Bronze; the arms’ obverse, set with red pastes ending with tree white pastes each; typical ornament between the ams, centered by a set, white paste each; oval centre medallion with fine image of the saint in enamel miniature; gilt reverse, with oval, enameled centre medallion with finely painted, crowned monogram; the upper arm, fitted with round, suspension loop. A beautiful, rare decoration, dating to the end of 18th earliest 19th Century; excellent condition and quality. Dim.: 61,0 x 59,0 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Saint Anne
A 1st Class Set: Sash Badge in Gold, as a cross with the arms with bulbous, red translucent enamel, flanked by the typical ornamentation with chiseled details; obverse centre medallion with finest enamel miniature depicting the Saint, standing on a field with trees in the background; reverse centre medallion, with finely painted, growned monogram on white ground; round loop (struck with marks) with side-beads and suspension ring, with its original sash ribbon; breast star in silver, with polished rays, pebbled gold centre medallion with red enameled cross, within golden, beaded border; red enameled outer circlet with separately-made motto in silver “AMAN PIET JUSTET TID” silver Imperial crown sided by two angel-tenants; chiseled golden border; smooth reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Kretly, Paris. A finest group, from the mid 19th Century, rare for its quality and work- manship; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 53,0 x 49,0 mm., the star, dia. 83,0 mm. I RR!
A 1st Class Set: Sash Badge in Gold, as a cross with the arms with bulbous, red translucent enamel, flanked by the typical ornamentation with chiseled details; obverse centre medallion with finest enamel miniature depicting the Saint, standing on a field with trees in the background; reverse centre medallion, with finely painted, growned monogram on white ground; round loop (struck with marks) with side-beads and suspension ring, with its original sash ribbon; breast star in silver, with polished rays, pebbled gold centre medallion with red enameled cross, within golden, beaded border; red enameled outer circlet with separately-made motto in silver “AMAN PIET JUSTET TID” silver Imperial crown sided by two angel-tenants; chiseled golden border; smooth reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Kretly, Paris. A finest group, from the mid 19th Century, rare for its quality and work- manship; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge, 53,0 x 49,0 mm., the star, dia. 83,0 mm. I RR!

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The Order of Saint Anne
A Breast Star to the First Class with Swords with Silver, polished rays, each bordered with a thin, “roped” pattern; gilt Silver, finely pebbled centre medallion bearing red enameled cross; red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “AMAN . JUST. PIET . FID” and above, finely detailed angels-tenant with the Imperial crown, the whole within moulded border, through which are set the crossed swords in gold, with polished blades and finely detailed hilts; smooth, gilt reverse with slightly convex, counter medallion, this, struck with the maker’s mark of Keibel and Russian silver marks; vertical pin, also struck to its reverse, with the maker’s mark of Keibel and further, Russian silver marks. An extremely rare star in the best Russian quality from the second half of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dia.: 90,0 mm. I R!
A Breast Star to the First Class with Swords with Silver, polished rays, each bordered with a thin, “roped” pattern; gilt Silver, finely pebbled centre medallion bearing red enameled cross; red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “AMAN . JUST. PIET . FID” and above, finely detailed angels-tenant with the Imperial crown, the whole within moulded border, through which are set the crossed swords in gold, with polished blades and finely detailed hilts; smooth, gilt reverse with slightly convex, counter medallion, this, struck with the maker’s mark of Keibel and Russian silver marks; vertical pin, also struck to its reverse, with the maker’s mark of Keibel and further, Russian silver marks. An extremely rare star in the best Russian quality from the second half of 19th Century, excellent condition. Dia.: 90,0 mm. I R!

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The Order of Saint Anne
A Golden Bar of the Order, for Military Merit: rectangular with polished boder and the centre with beautifully-done “frosted” finish, each bearing the crowned Order’s merit medal in Gold and red enamel, with an obliquely-fitted “Epée”; each beneath; fitted with its original ribbon. A beautiful bar, as used in the period of the Napoleonic wars and shortly after, after the Austrian use of the so-called “Mode-Spangen”, a forerunner of the field ribbon bars as in use from the late 19th Century; excellent condition. Dim.: 49,0 x 20,0 mm. I RR!
A Golden Bar of the Order, for Military Merit: rectangular with polished boder and the centre with beautifully-done “frosted” finish, each bearing the crowned Order’s merit medal in Gold and red enamel, with an obliquely-fitted “Epée”; each beneath; fitted with its original ribbon. A beautiful bar, as used in the period of the Napoleonic wars and shortly after, after the Austrian use of the so-called “Mode-Spangen”, a forerunner of the field ribbon bars as in use from the late 19th Century; excellent condition. Dim.: 49,0 x 20,0 mm. I RR!

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A Miniature Chain with two Decorations
Order of the White Eagle; Gold and enamels, type with blue enameled pendalia. Order of St. Anne; Gold, with polished black enamel to the arms; the centre, with beautiful enamel miniature. Both with loop and suspension ring and mounted together on a short, thin, gold chainlet with two fastening pins. A very nice, little group of great rarity for its combination and quality; excellent condition. Dim. : 30,0 mm. I RR!
Order of the White Eagle; Gold and enamels, type with blue enameled pendalia. Order of St. Anne; Gold, with polished black enamel to the arms; the centre, with beautiful enamel miniature. Both with loop and suspension ring and mounted together on a short, thin, gold chainlet with two fastening pins. A very nice, little group of great rarity for its combination and quality; excellent condition. Dim. : 30,0 mm. I RR!