Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Auction Archive WWI 114th Battalion Sweetheart Pin

WWI 114th Battalion Sweetheart Pin - Pickled brass and enamels

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Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Auction Archive WWI 114th Battalion Sweetheart Pin( ). Instituted 1735. Civil Division. Of superb quality and craftsmanship, typical of the period, in 18k Gold consisting of four near black enameled arms within Gold framing, ornate design in Gold in each quadrant, obverse centre applique a hand painted St. Anne (Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great of Russia), reverse centre blue hand painted initials "A. I. P. F." (for "Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia": "Anna, Emperor Peter's daughter" in Latin)