Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Auction Archive accompanied by the original photo

accompanied by the original photo of the recipient wearing first class iron cross pinned under his neck (not this cross 2nd class)

today we honour For his honourable glory   Rostov

he became an SS-Sturmmann

Ostvolk Decoration for Bravery - First Class in Silver Grade (silver wash over 90% present)

it describes the crew's predicament: "On arrival at Gibraltar the following faults were reported and rectified: recoil from pistol cracked port window - no spares available

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Auction Archive accompanied by the original photo( ). 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)