Russia, Empire. An Early French Made Order of Saint Anna, I Class Star, c.1830 Auction and held that position from

and held that position from April 1

with a heading inscribed "PIONIERE" above the standard on the obverse

inscribed "Koppelschloss Nach Vorschrift der RJF"

before his return to Canada

148 mm x 210 mm)

Russia, Empire. An Early French Made Order of Saint Anna, I Class Star, c.1830 Auction and held that position from( ). Instituted on February 14th, 1735. An extremely fine jeweler quality breast star, constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of an eight pointed star with a multi faceted surface and multiple smaller rays between each arm, the obverse with a circular central 18kt Gold medallion bearing a cross made up of four red enameled petals, surrounded by a ring of red enamels inscribed Aman, Just, Piet, Fidem (Amantibus, Justitam,