Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anna, II Class Cross with Swords, Oversized French-Made Example c. 1925 United Republic of also constructed of a dimpled

also constructed of a dimpled and polished non-magnetic metal alloy

removed from the medal bar

"Socius Sancti Lazari" Membership Medal with Clasp (in bronze gilt with green enamels

exterior leather hinge and interior fabric hinge intact

The blade is well marked with the Eickhorn/Solingen logo

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anna, II Class Cross with Swords, Oversized French-Made Example c. 1925 United Republic of also constructed of a dimpled( , 2 ). Instituted 14 February 1735 by Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein Gottorp; incorporated into Russian orders 15 April 1797 by Tsar Paul I of Russia. (1855 1917 issue; 1917 present by the House of Romanov in Exile). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded arabesque latticework, the obverse bearing a central enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted